🔴 Sunday, November 8 Launch Canceled
Due to forecasted sustained winds exceeding 15 MPH and gusts exceeding 30 MPH, RIMRA has canceled the Veterans Rocket Launch scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026, at URI Peckham Farm.
These conditions exceed the allowable wind limits established in RIMRA’s Launch Protocol. For the safety of our participants, spectators, volunteers, and surrounding property, we cannot safely conduct launch operations under these conditions.
🟡 Veterans Rocket Launch — Saturday, November 14, 2026 — PENDING
Our Veterans Rocket Launch has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at URI Peckham Farm.
The November 14 launch is currently PENDING, subject to weather and field conditions.
Because weather conditions cannot be reliably predicted this far in advance,
RIMRA will continue to monitor the forecast and field conditions throughout the week. A final launch status will be posted as we get closer to Saturday.
Please check this website or our Facebook page on Friday, November 13th after 6:00 PM for the status of the launch.
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: Saturday, November 7, 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.
Looking for more details?
Explore one of the tabs on the navigation bar above above for much more detailed information or click on one of the buttons below to learn more about the launch schedules, directions, safety information, volunteering, membership, and helpful resources.
🎥 See a RIMRA Launch in Action
Curious what a launch day looks like?
Here’s a glimpse of a typical RIMRA launch at Peckham Farm.
🎥 Video courtesy of Joshua Drummond (RIMRA Member)
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