Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

🚀 Launch Status

Next Launch: Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at URI Peckham Farm.

Current Status: 🟡 RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY — 🎃 HALLOWEEN LAUNCH

Our Halloween Launch has moved from Saturday, October 17, to our scheduled rain date of Sunday, October 18. There will be no launch on Saturday.

Forecasted rain leading up to Saturday will likely leave the field too wet for launch operations. Saturday’s forecast also shows much higher winds and mostly cloudy skies, which could limit flight altitudes depending on the cloud base. Sunday is currently forecast to be sunny all day with more favorable winds, while allowing additional time for the field to dry.

Held in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island (URI), our launches bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to life through model and high-power rocketry. Rocketeers, families, students, STEM enthusiasts, and spectators are all welcome!

Before attending, please review our Launch Protocol for important information about field access, registration, parking, safety, and launch procedures. Sturdy, waterproof footwear is recommended, as portions of the field may remain damp.

Sunday’s launch remains subject to acceptable weather, wind, fire risk, and field conditions.

Final GO/NO-GO status will be posted after 6:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026. Please check again before heading to the field for any further updates.

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Welcome to the Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization operated entirely by volunteers. Memberships, launch fees, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support help us provide safe rocket launches, STEM educational programs, workshops, and community outreach throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern New England.

RIMRA brings together rocketeers, families, students, and STEM enthusiasts from across Rhode Island and Southeastern New England for safe, exciting, and educational rocket launches.

For the 2026 and 2027 seasons, RIMRA is proud to partner with the University of Rhode Island to host a STEM outreach launch series at Peckham Farm.

These launches provide hands-on aerospace learning opportunities while bringing together science, engineering, and community engagement in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

🕒 Typical Launch Day Schedule

RIMRA launch days follow a flexible schedule based on weather, field conditions, and volunteer support:

8:30 AM – Field and range setup (volunteers welcome)
9:30–10:00 AM – Launch operations begin
Late Morning – Early Afternoon – Continuous flying
~3:00 PM – Launch operations conclude (or as activity winds down – volunteers welcome to assist with breakdown)

2026 Launch Season

Launches are planned for the third Saturday of each month, with the rain date on the following Sunday.

Volunteers Make Launches Possible

RIMRA is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Memberships, launch fees, and volunteer support help make safe launches and STEM outreach possible throughout the season. We welcome help from the community to make these activities possible.

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