Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

🚀 Launch Status

Next Launch: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at URI Peckham Farm

Current Status: 🟡 Pending Final Go/No-Go Decision

Final Go/No-Go decision: Posted after 6:00 PM Friday, June 19

Please confirm status before traveling.

Launch decisions are based on safety criteria including weather, wind, fire risk, and field conditions. For full details, see our Launch Protocol.

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Welcome to the Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (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 season, 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.

📢 Stay Updated

For the latest launch status, weather decisions, and announcements:

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🕒 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 Launch Season

Launches are planned for the 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.