Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

🚀 Launch Status

Next Launch: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at URI Peckham Farm.

Rain Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Current Status: 🟡 SCHEDULED — VETERANS DAY ROCKET LAUNCH!

RIMRA’s next launch is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026! Join us for a special Veterans Day Launch as we honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

All U.S. military veterans are welcome to fly low-power rockets for free; mid- and high-power flyers must still be National Association of Rocketry (NAR) members and pay the applicable launch fees.

The launch will feature a special Veterans Day ceremony, followed by a full day of model and high-power rocketry. Rocketeers, families, veterans, students, STEM enthusiasts, and spectators are all welcome!

Veterans Day Special Activities

Join us as we recognize and honor our nation’s veterans!

Veterans Day Opening Ceremony (9:30–10:00 AM): Join us for a special tribute to our nation’s veterans, featuring the National Anthem sung by Penelope Nicolas, a University of Rhode Island music student.
Half-Scale Rocket Launch: We plan to commemorate the occasion with a special half-scale rocket flight.
Model & High-Power Rocketry: Enjoy an exciting 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.

RIMRA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization dedicated to promoting rocketry, STEM education, and community engagement.

Important Information for Attendees

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

Weather & Launch Status: All launches are weather and field-condition dependent. Our scheduled rain date is Sunday, November 8. Please check the RIMRA website or Facebook page after 6:00 PM on Friday, November 6, for the official GO/NO-GO launch determination and any schedule changes.

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 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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