RIMRA will hold a low and mid-power rocket launch on April 19. We will be using a new field at URI. Since this is Easter weekend, the rain date will be the following Saturday, April 26.
The new launch site is located on the University of Rhode Island property on farmland to the left-hand side of Plains Road across from the solar fields in West Kingston, Rhode Island.
To enter, use the dirt access road to the field via a gate located on the western (left-hand side) of Plains Road. See the map below. Drive slowly and carefully on this short (and bumpy) road! Look for the “Rocket Launch” sign/banner posted at the entrance! The map below provides a description.
Individuals are allowed to drive and park vehicles on the access road (at your own risk). When driving in, park on the right-hand edge of the roadway (closest to AMTRAK), or near the end/turnaround area. We are fortunate to have the use of the URI property and work with the University to maintain this relationship. So please use caution, watch for people in the area, and be courteous when driving.
Travel Directions
From the South/West: Take I-95 North to Exit 7 (Old exit 3A) towards Route 138 East. Continue east on Route 138 for about 10.5 miles to the traffic light at Ministerial/Plains Road (after TLC Roasters). At this traffic light, turn left onto Plains Road. Follow Plains Road for approximately one mile until reaching a 4-way intersection at the URI Plains Parking Lot. Take a left to continue on Plains Road, and continue for 0.5 miles. The entrance will be on the left (past the URI Transfer Station) and is across from solar fields.
From the North/East: Take I-95 South to Exit 24B (Old Exit 9) towards Route 4 South. Follow Route 4 southerly, which continues into to Route 1 South. Stay on Route 1 until the intersection with Route 138 West (Moorsefield Road). Turn right onto Route 138 and travel for about 6 miles. Go past Upper College Road where you see the large University of Rhode Island stone wall entrance, and continue past the Ryan Center for about 1/3 mile until reaching the traffic light at Ministerial/Plains Road. Turn right onto Plains Road and follow Plains Road for approximately one mile until reaching a 4-way intersection at the URI Plains Parking Lot. Take a left to continue on Plains Road, and continue for 0.5 miles. The entrance will be on the left (past the URI Transfer Station) and is across from the solar fields.
Link for high-res map: Plains Road Field – URI 1
Link for high-res map of launch site: Plains Road Field
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