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: 🟢 GO FOR LAUNCH — 🎃 HALLOWEEN LAUNCH!

RIMRA’s Halloween Launch is officially GO for Sunday, October 18! The launch has been rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday due to weather and field conditions. There will be no launch on Saturday.

Sunday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and more favorable winds, providing excellent conditions for a day of model and high-power rocketry. While portions of the field may still be damp from recent rain, we anticipate conditions will be suitable for launch operations.

🎃 Halloween Launch Special Activities

Join us for a fun-filled day of rockets and Halloween festivities!

FREE Halloween Rocket Kit Raffle: Kids ages 16 and under can enter to win Halloween-themed model rocket kits!
Halloween Candy Rocket Launch: RIMRA member Josh Drummond will launch a special Halloween-themed rocket designed to deploy 28 bags of candy!
Model & High-Power Rocketry: Enjoy a full day of exciting rocket launches, from beginner model rockets to high-power flights.

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

Important Information for Attendees

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.

Last Updated: Friday, October 16, 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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