Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

🚀 Launch Status

Next Launch: Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at URI Peckham Farm, Kingston, RI.

Current Status: 🟢 LAUNCH IS A GO FOR SUNDAY — VETERANS ROCKET LAUNCH

The RIMRA Veterans Rocket Launch is a GO for Sunday, November 8. There will be no launch on Saturday, November 7.

Sunday is expected to remain dry, but winds are forecast to increase during the late morning and early afternoon. Flyers, particularly those planning higher-altitude flights, should plan their recovery systems accordingly.

⚠️ Wind & Recovery Advisory

Flyers planning higher-altitude flights are strongly encouraged to use a Jolly Logic Chute Release, dual-deployment recovery, or another appropriate method of reducing recovery drift (e.g. streamer, smaller chute, spill hole in chute, etc.).

RIMRA has a club Jolly Logic Chute Release available to members at no charge, subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the club’s Chute Release loan form.

As always, flight approval will be based on actual field and weather conditions at launch time. Flyers should be prepared to adjust altitude, motor selection, or recovery configuration if conditions warrant.

Join us as we honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Rocketeers, families, veterans, students, and visitors are welcome. Spectators can watch for free!

Veterans Day Special Activities

Veterans Opening Ceremony, 9:30–10:00 AM:
Join us for a special tribute to our veterans,
featuring the national anthem performed by vocal artist
Penelope Nicolas, a student in URI’s Music Department.
Free Rocket Kit Raffle for Veterans:
We will raffle off six Estes Door Knob rocket kits,
with free entry for veterans attending the launch.
Veterans Fly Low-Power Rockets for Free:
All U.S. military veterans are welcome to fly low-power
rockets at no charge. Mid- and high-power flyers must be
National Association of Rocketry (NAR) members and pay
the applicable launch fees.
Model and High-Power Rocketry:
Enjoy a day of rocket launches, from beginner model
rockets to impressive 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.

Volunteers Needed for Setup and Breakdown

We are short on volunteer staff this month and especially need help with setup and breakdown. Please arrive at 8:30 AM to help set up or stay at the end of the launch to help pack away equipment.

If you can assist, please email Rocket@RIMRA.org and let us know whether you can help with setup, breakdown, or both.

RIMRA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run organization, and your help makes these events possible!

Important Information for Attendees

Before attending, please review our Launch Protocol for information about field access, registration, parking, safety, and launch procedures.

Directions to URI Peckham Farm

Please check this website or our Facebook page before heading to the field for any last-minute updates.

Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 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 & 2027 Launch Seasons

Launches are planned for the second or 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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