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RIMRA Launch **CANCELLED** – Saturday, April 15th, 2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Brenton DeBoef

It is with great sorrow that we must CANCEL this weekend’s rocket launch due to the current extreme fire hazard conditions and rain forecast predicted for Saturday afternoon.  Given the extreme fire hazard conditions, we welcome the rain, as it … Continue reading →

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RIMRA Launch Notice – Saturday, April 15th, 2023

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Brenton DeBoef

T-MINUS THREE DAYS… until our first rocket launch event of the year!  Please read this entire message for important information about the launch!  Also be sure to read the “Launch Protocol” updated for the 2023 season. The weather report looks good … Continue reading →

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Let the building season begin!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

The winds look marginal for next weekend, so we decided to pack up the launch supplies for the winter. We at RIMRA wish you a happy holidays. May you find lots of rocket stuff under the tree!

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Bonus launch this Sunday afternoon, 12/4

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

The weather looks good, and we have a few students who are going to attempt L1 certification flights. Because this launch is not in our regular schedule, there will be no food bathrooms but there will be grilling food. We’ll … Continue reading →

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11/20 LAUNCH SCRUBBED

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

We can’t catch a break. The wind gusts are going to be 25+ mph tomorrow. We aren’t allowed to launch according to the NAR protocol.

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We are hopeful but not certain at this point…

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

We’re still targeting a launch this Sunday (11/20), but we’re keeping a close eye on the wind speeds. Keep checking back for updates.

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Nicole hates rockets!

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

We are going to postpone this weekend’s launch until next Sunday, 11/20. Let’s hope conditions improve by then.

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We are go for launch on Saturday, 10/22

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

If there is rain between now and Saturday, we may need to scrub again, so check Facebook or rimra.org for updates. The set-up team will begin at 8:30 am, and the flyer’s meeting will take place at 9:45. The first rocket should … Continue reading →

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10/8 Launch scrubbed due to weather

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

Where did this rain come from?! Unfortunately, last-minute launch scrubs are not just for NASA’s SLS. Sorry about today. Have a great long weekend. We’ll see everyone on the 22nd. We are go for launch – October 8 The set-up … Continue reading →

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We’re on for Saturday, 9/10!

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Brenton DeBoef

But we will need to enter the field by another method. Please see the map below.  The address for the school that is near the back entrance is 3119 RT-110, West Kingston, RI. We will try to post signs to … Continue reading →

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