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RIMRA/CMASS October Sky launch

The Rhode Island Model Rocketry Association (RIMRA) and the Central Massachusetts Spacemodeling Society (CMASS) will hold a joint launch on October 19, 2019 at Peckham Farm in West Kingston, RI. Set-up for the launch will begin at 9:00 and first … Continue reading

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BIG BOY rocket launch, 9/28

RIMRA will be hosting a bonus launch on September 28! We will launch rockets ranging from low power to high power, but if you live in New England and you have a big ‘un in your garage, it’s time to … Continue reading

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We are go for launch!

Rocket launch this Saturday (9/14) at Peckham Farm on the URI Kinston Campus. Set-up at 9:00; first launch shortly thereafter. As always, park before entering the field. If you help with set-up or tear-down, we will ferry your equipment to/from … Continue reading

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Launch this Saturday! Setup at 9:00. First launch around 9:30. It looks like the weather will be great, so come ready to go!

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Thank-you Hoffman Environmental Services

Major thank-you to Robert Hoffman and Hoffman Environmental Services of North Kingstown for their large donation to help fund the purchase of the new Low/Medium Power wireless launch system. Hoffman Environmental Services is a Rhode Island based company that specializes … Continue reading

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Updates for July 20 launch

Due to the anticipated heat wave that is coming this weekend, we are making three important changes to the July 20 launch. Launch window: 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Set-up will begin ~8:00 am. Low-power and mid-power rockets only. No … Continue reading

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We are GO for launch!

RIMRA will be launching at URI’s Peckham farm on Saturday, July 20. Set-up will begin at 9:00 and the first flight will be around 10:00 am. We will launch everything from 2″ Micro Maxx rockets to 7′ high power rockets, … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events in July

Lots of cool events are coming up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.  July 8 – opening of the Museum of the Moon exhibit in downtown Providence:  https://artscenter.waterfire.org/…/…/the-museum-of-the-moon/ July 20 – RIMRA launch at Peckham Farm … Continue reading

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Launch this Saturday, June 8

RIMRA will launch from our usual site at Peckham Farm at URI on Saturday, June 8. Set up at 9:00, first flight ~10:00. If you help with set up or tear down, we can shuttle you and your supplies to … Continue reading

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Tentative Summer Launch Schedule

Pencil these dates into your calendar: June 8 July 20 (50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing!) August 10 We are hoping to launch at URI’s Peckham Farm (our usual site) on these dates. Check back for updates.

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