Poker Flat Research Range

09/04/2026

Count down is on for two rocket launches in October. The dates are October 19-23, the hours of a possible launch will be between 9:30pm and 1:30am local time. Be sure to sign up for the text message alerts. Text PFRRLAUNCHES to 33222 we also plan to do our live youtube feed as well again.

07/10/2026

The estimated daily window times for each upcoming rocket is a shared four (4) hour window of 11:30 pm - 3:30 am AKT from October 19-23, 2026. Times could shift a bit as we get closer and the PI’s take a harder look. Will update if we hear more.

07/10/2026

Be part of a GI Reunion Homecoming from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, during the institute's 80th anniversary summer! 🎉 We're excited to renew a tradition that Neal Brown started years ago: social gatherings for GI emeriti, retirees, former employees and their families.

Join us at the Elvey Building for a casual morning social, help identify historical photos, and hear institute updates from GI Director Bob McCoy. Then, enjoy the GI-produced film "Listening to Alaska" in the new Walt & Marita Babula Planetarium, followed by lunch and a GI tour to learn about today's exciting research.

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected], calling 907-474-5229, or submitting this form so we know you're joining: ▶️ https://forms.gle/xdkZJfwvrGFbRxPJ6

Whether you worked at the GI for a summer, a decade or a career, you are part of the GI story. We're looking forward to connecting this summer! 🌞 Photo by Mal Lockwood, 1996.

07/09/2026

INFUSE and DUST III coming to a research range near you. As of now the launch window is October 19th to the 23rd.

07/07/2026

06/09/2026

Thanks to Cherissa Dukelow for the photos of our walking tour last Thursday. Next one will be on June 18th.

06/07/2026

06/04/2026

The answer is Zero.

The question is...What is the number of days till the Poker Flat Free Summer Walking Tour ?

THAT IS CORRECT !! Gate opens at 1:30

We do have t shirts and things for sale, cash only please.

06/03/2026

ONE MORE DAY TILL THE

FREE SUMMER WALKING TOUR !!!!

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05/28/2026

It is with sadness in our hearts that we pass on that Ed Heath's wife called to let us know that Ed passed away yesterday. A service is planned for July 18th. Will pass on more information when we get it.