Rhode Island Model Rocket Association - RIMRA

09/20/2026

Lost and found from the September 19 launch. If these sweatshirts are yours, email Brenton: [email protected]

09/18/2026

🚀 RIMRA September Launch — GO for Saturday! 🚀

The weather is looking good, and our Saturday, September 19 launch is officially GO!

📍 URI Peckham Farm
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

The field is a little more overgrown than usual right now, so long pants and sturdy footwear are recommended, especially if you expect to be doing some rocket recovery.

Whether you’re bringing rockets to fly, working toward a certification, or just coming out to watch, we’d love to see you at the field.

Before coming out, please review the RIMRA Launch Protocol and other launch information on our website:

https://www.rimra.org/

See you Saturday! 🚀

The RIMRA Team

Bringing rocketeers together from all of the Southeastern New England area

09/16/2026

🚀 **RIMRA September Launch — This Saturday!** 🚀

In collaboration with the **University of Rhode Island**, RIMRA will hold our September launch this **Saturday, September 19**, at the **URI Peckham Farm launch field**.

The weather is looking good, so get those rockets ready and come join us for another great day of flying!

The field is a little more overgrown than usual right now, so **long pants and sturdy footwear are recommended**, especially if you expect to be doing some rocket recovery.

👀 **Spectators are always welcome!** You don’t need to bring a rocket to come out, watch some flights, meet the club, and see what model and high-power rocketry are all about.

A few reminders:
• Setup begins around **8:30 AM** — volunteers are always appreciated (and needed!)
• Please review the **RIMRA Launch Protocol** before coming to the field: https://www.rimra.org/launch/launch-protocol/
• Please follow the launch-site directions on our website
• NAR membership is required for mid- and high-power rocket flights (>E motor)
• Rockets expected to exceed **2,000 feet** must use a Chute Release or dual-deployment recovery system
• All flights are subject to RSO/LCO approval and field conditions

We greatly appreciate our continued collaboration with the **University of Rhode Island**, which makes it possible for RIMRA to conduct launches at Peckham Farm.

At this point, **Saturday is looking like a great day to fly!**

🌐 https://www.rimra.org/
📘 https://www.facebook.com/rimra755/

The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA) is a National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Section #755 model rocket club supporting safe launches and STEM education, bringing rocketeers together from all of the Southeastern New England area.

08/14/2026

🚀 RIMRA LAUNCH IS A GO! 🚀

Tomorrow’s RIMRA launch at URI Peckham Farm is officially GO.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 URI Peckham Farm

We’re looking forward to a great day of flying. Please review the RIMRA Launch Protocol before heading to the field:

https://www.rimra.org/launch/launch-protocol/

See you at the launch! 🚀

RIMRA’s launch site and field access is provided through the courtesy of the University of Rhode Island (URI). Because there are several groups within and outside URI that have operations on these …

08/12/2026

🚀 **RIMRA Launch This Saturday at URI — Weather Looking Great!** 🚀

The **Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA)** is planning to launch this **Saturday, August 15, 2026**, at **URI Peckham Farm in West Kingston**, and the weather forecast is currently looking very promising!

We’re excited to once again collaborate with the **University of Rhode Island** for a day of model rocketry, STEM, and family fun.

📅 **Saturday, August 15, 2026**
📍 **URI Peckham Farm – West Kingston, RI**
⏰ **8:30 AM – approximately 3:00 PM**
🌧️ **Rain Date:** Sunday, August 16

**8:30 AM:** Field and range setup — volunteers are always appreciated!
**Approximately 9:30–10:00 AM:** Launch operations begin once the range is ready.
**Through approximately 3:00 PM:** Continuous flying — and help breaking down the range afterward is always appreciated!

Low-, mid-, and high-power rockets are welcome in accordance with RIMRA and NAR launch requirements.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Spectators are always welcome!** Bring your family and friends and come see rocketry and STEM in action.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT:** Although the forecast is currently looking great, the launch remains dependent on weather, wind, fire risk, and field conditions.

**Please check this page or RIMRA.org after 6:00 PM Friday evening for the final launch status before traveling to the field.**

Launch procedures, directions, safety requirements, and other important information are available here:

👉 https://www.rimra.org/launch/launch-protocol/

We hope to see you at the field! 🚀

**RIMRA – Rhode Island Model Rocket Association | NAR Section #755**
🌐 **https://www.rimra.org/**

RIMRA’s launch site and field access is provided through the courtesy of the University of Rhode Island (URI). Because there are several groups within and outside URI that have operations on these …

07/26/2026

🚀 Save the Date — RIMRA Summer Fun Launch! ☀️

Join us for the RIMRA Summer Fun Launch on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at URI Peckham Farm.

🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, August 16

Bring your rockets, family, and friends for a full day of model and high-power rocketry. Whether you are an experienced flyer, launching for the first time, or just want to watch, everyone is welcome!

The launch remains weather and field conditions pending. Final confirmation will be posted as the date approaches.

For information about how RIMRA evaluates weather, wind, fire risk, and field conditions, visit:
https://www.rimra.org/launch/launch-protocol/

We hope to see you at the field for a great day of summer flying! 🚀

RIMRA’s launch site and field access is provided through the courtesy of the University of Rhode Island (URI). Because there are several groups within and outside URI that have operations on these …

07/24/2026

📸 Help Share the RIMRA Launch with Local News! 🚀

WPRI 12 has invited RIMRA members and spectators to submit photos and videos from Saturday’s launch for possible use in their local news coverage.

Please capture some of the action throughout the day—including launches, recoveries, rockets on display, and activities at the field—and submit your best photos or video clips at:

https://www.wpri.com/reportit/

For video recorded on a phone, please hold the phone horizontally, since that format works best for television.

You may also request a courtesy credit when submitting your material. Please remember to follow all range-safety instructions and remain in designated spectator areas while taking photos or video.

Let’s help show Rhode Island what model and high-power rocketry are all about! 🚀

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07/22/2026

🚀 T-Minus 3 Days to the RIMRA Launch!

The weather is looking good, and all systems appear to be GO for this Saturday, July 25!

Join the Rhode Island Model Rocket Association, in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island, for a full day of model and high-power rocketry, hands-on learning, and STEM in action.

📅 Saturday, July 25
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

🙋 Volunteers are needed! RIMRA launches depend on volunteers to help with setup, registration, range operations, safety, rocket recovery, and cleanup. Even an hour or two makes a difference.

Learn more and sign up here:
🔗 https://www.rimra.org/volunteer/

🕷️ Spidey is scheduled to take to the skies as one of Saturday’s featured flights!

Spidey is a 10-foot-long, 4-inch-diameter carbon-fiber rocket featuring:

• Dual-deployment parachute recovery
• Two independent altimeters for redundancy
• A custom 78-inch Spidey main parachute
• A one-foot-tall Spider-Man figurine deployed on his own parachute
• GPS-based SoloShot video tracking
• A rear-mounted Mobius camera to record the ascent
• A GoPro positioned to capture liftoff
• A 1080p HD camera mounted on Spider-Man’s backpack to record his descent

With multiple deployment, recovery, tracking, and video systems working together, the flight will be an ambitious demonstration of aerodynamics, electronics, mechanical engineering, telemetry, and experimentation.

There are a lot of moving parts, so we are hoping for a safe and successful flight—and some spectacular video!

Come launch with us, volunteer with us, or simply watch the action. See you Saturday!

07/15/2026

🚀 RIMRA Launch Postponed to July 25 🚀

Due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms for both Saturday and Sunday, the RIMRA launch scheduled for this weekend has been postponed.

Rescheduled Launch

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
📍 URI Peckham Farm, West Kingston, Rhode Island

We will continue monitoring the forecast and field conditions and will post the final go/no-go decision after 6:00 PM on Friday, July 24.

Please confirm the launch status before traveling.

🌐 https://www.rimra.org

Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see everyone on the flight line next weekend!

RIMRA Team
Rhode Island Model Rocket Association
NAR Section #755

Bringing rocketeers together from all of the Southeastern New England area

06/17/2026

🚀 **T-Minus 3 Days Until Launch!** 🚀

The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association is gearing up for our next launch this **Saturday, June 20th** and we’re excited to welcome flyers, families, and spectators for another incredible day of rocketry.

We’re proud to host these launches **in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island**, supporting STEM education, aerospace learning, and hands-on experiences for the community.

📍 **URI Peckham Farm – West Kingston, RI**
📅 **Saturday, June 20, 2026**
🕣 **Launch Operations: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM**
🛰 **FAA Waiver: Up to 4,500 feet**

# # # Important Notes for Flyers

🌬 **Wind Advisory**
Forecasts are currently calling for relatively strong winds. Flyers attempting **high-altitude flights** are strongly encouraged to use a **chute release or similar recovery management system** to reduce drift.

RIMRA has a **club chute release available to borrow** for members (borrower agreement required).

🚀 **Certification Flights Welcome**
Planning an **Level 1 or Level 2 certification flight**? Be sure to bring:

• Certification paperwork
• Rocket ready for inspection
• Motor selection finalized
• OpenRocket or RockSim simulation (recommended)

# # # Spectators Welcome 👀

Never launched a rocket before? No problem.

Come watch everything from beginner rockets to high-power flights and experience STEM in action.

Bring the family — **spectators attend free.**

⚠️ **Launch remains weather dependent.** Final **GO / NO-GO decision** will be posted **Friday after 6 PM.**

More information:

🌐 [RIMRA Website](https://www.rimra.org)
📘 [RIMRA page](https://www.facebook.com/rimra755/)

**Live launches. Real STEM. Amazing people.**

**Come fly with us.** 🚀