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Please pray to the rocket gods that the wind and rain hold off until the launch ends!

There will be no launch in Nov 8. We’re hoping for better weather next weekend.

We are back, baby!!! The University of Rhode Island (URI), in collaboration with the Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA), invites you to a full day of model and high-power rocketry at Peckham Farm Field on Saturday, October 18. Come launch, … Continue reading →

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: Setup begins at 8:30 AM | Launches start ~9:30 AM | Wrap-up ~1:00/2:00 PM.  Please arrive early as we will shut down operations when the launch activity slows and when members are running out of motors … Continue reading →

Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Time: Setup begins at 8:30 AM | Launches start ~9:30 AM | Wrap-up ~2:00/3:00 PM.  We appreciate your assistance setting up and breaking down the launch equipment. New Field Location: Plains Road Field on URI property … Continue reading →

The URI farmer has told us that they will be making hay on the field on Saturday, so we have to postpone the launch. Sorry for the late notice.

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is proud to host a STEM outreach rocket launch event in collaboration with the Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA) on Saturday, June 21th. This hands-on event brings together science, engineering, and community engagement—open … Continue reading →

Due to the forecasted rain on Saturday, we are officially rescheduling the URI STEM Outreach Rocket Launch to Sunday, June 1, 2025. We’re excited to move forward with the event under clearer skies and look forward to seeing you there! … Continue reading →

RIMRA will hold a low and mid-power rocket launch on April 19.  We will be using a new field at URI.  Since this is Easter weekend, the rain date will be the following Saturday, April 26. The new launch site … Continue reading →

Dear RIMRA Members, We regret to inform you that our scheduled launch for this Saturday, March 15, is cancelled due to ongoing work at the Peckham Farm field. We appreciate your understanding as we work through this unexpected change. We … Continue reading →