Central Arkansas Rocketry

July Launch
2022-07-09 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
This Saturday, we will have a drawing for a new Estes Firestreak SST from all completed Flight Cards, so be sure you bring something to fly!

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August Launch
2022-08-06 08:00 - 11:00 | TBA

MSRS - Memphis Launch
2022-08-20 08:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-19 09:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Shelby Farms Park, P5 South Hyde Lake Parking Lot, Memphis, TN, United States

September Launch
2022-09-03 08:00 - 12:00
Anyone wishing to fly at the launch should check in by 10am.

October Launch
2022-10-01 15:30 - 18:30 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 14201 Pinnacle Valley Rd, Roland, AR, 72135, United States
While we normally do morning launches, this month we will be launching in the afternoon to try and coordinate with the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society, who is having a Star Party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Their event starts at 7pm at the Visitor’s Center, so it should be easy for any of our members and/or guests to move over there after the launch to get a closer look at some astronomical phenomena! This field is limited to low power only (D impulse or lower).

November Low/Mid Power Launch
2022-11-12 15:00 - 18:00
Burn ban has been lifted! Looks like clear skies, although a touch cooler. We will take advantage of the warmer afternoon temperature and begin about 3pm.

December Low/Mid power Launch
2022-12-10 14:00 - 17:00

January Low/Mid Power Launch
2023-01-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-07 14:00 - 17:30
Launch of Atlas V MUOS

MSRS - Memphis Launch
2023-01-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Shelby Farms Park, P5 South Hyde Lake Parking Lot, Memphis, TN, United States
Low, Medium, and Hi Power

Low/Mid Power Launch
2023-02-04 17:00 - 18:00
NIGHT LAUNCH

Class Trip to Memphis Launch
2023-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Memphis Class Trip, 35.135708, -89.836345
Rocketry class trip.
Plan to arrive in Memphis at 9:45am, and eat lunch there.

March Low/Mid Power Launch
2023-03-04 15:00 - 18:00
The weather can’t quite figure out what IT wants to do, but we do… LAUNCH ROCKETS!
So far, it looks like a clear day but still cool, so we will start about 3:00pm.

Class Trip to Memphis Launch
2023-03-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Memphis Class Trip, 35.135708, -89.836345
Rocketry class trip.
Plan to arrive in Memphis at 8:45am, and eat lunch there.

Low/Mid Power Launch
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00
**** LAUNCH HAS BEEN PUSHED TO 2PM DUE TO STORM DAMAGE IN AND AROUND LITTLE ROCK. ****

Spring has finally sprung, and the beginning of prime launching season for rockets! Our Low/Mid Power launch will be this coming Saturday, no fooling!
No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 9:00AM, flyers should check in by 10:00AM to make sure you have space to fly.

May Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00
No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 9:00AM, flyers should check in by 10:30AM to make sure you have space to fly.

June Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2023-06-11 15:00 - 18:00 | TBA
Due to scheduling conflict with the River Cities Dragon Boat Festival in Maumelle (which everyone should check out), we have decided to postpone our launch to Sunday afternoon.

No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 3:00PM, flyers should check in by 4:30PM to make sure you have space to fly.

July Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2023-07-08 08:00 - 11:00
BREAK OUT YOUR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FOR OUR PATRIOTIC JULY LAUNCH!

No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 8:00AM, flyers should check in by 9:00AM to make sure you have space to fly.

August Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2023-08-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Two Rivers Park – North, 34.81367289328943, -92.40247223690322
No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 8:00AM, flyers should check in by 9:30AM to make sure you have space to fly.

MSRS - Memphis Launch
2023-08-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Shelby Farms Park, P5 South Hyde Lake Parking Lot, Memphis, TN, United States
All members are invited to a group trip to the launch held by Mid South Rocket Society in Memphis. Come enjoy a day with fellow rocketeers and see lots of low-, mid- and HIGH power flights.
Weather looks great! Be sure to bring SHADE if you have it. We will meet 8:30 at the parking lot, and then head over to the launch site.

October Low/Mid Power Launch
2023-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Two Rivers Park – North, 34.81367289328943, -92.40247223690322
*Launch has been scrubbed due to rain. We will try again in 2 weeks, on November 11th. we will keep the fall/halloween theme for november. *

Join us for our Fall/Halloween themed Launch. Bring an appropriate rocket for the season, and send it up!

No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 9:00AM, flyers should check in by 10:00AM to make sure you have space to fly.

November Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2023-11-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Two Rivers Park – North, 34.81367289328943, -92.40247223690322
No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin at 3:00PM, flyers should check in by 4:30PM to make sure you have space to fly.
Theme will carry over from October launch – Fall/Halloween.

December Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2023-12-09 14:30 - 18:00 | Two Rivers Park – North, 34.81367289328943, -92.40247223690322
Launch has been scrubbed due to impending rain during the launch window.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
We will try again on January 6th, hope to see you then!

Theme for this month is Christmas! It’s also time for our NIGHT LAUNCH! After the sun goes down, we’ll break out some lighted rockets for a little ‘After Dark’ action!

Weather is supposed to be chilly, especially after the sun goes down, so dress warmly and bring your hot beverages.

As always:
No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin about 2:30PM, flyers should check in by 3:30PM to make sure you have space to fly.

January Low/Mid Power Sport Launch
2024-01-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Two Rivers Park – North, 34.81367289328943, -92.40247223690322
Once again, we will be attempting our NIGHT LAUNCH! After the sun goes down, we’ll break out some lighted rockets for a little ‘After Dark’ action!

Weather is supposed to be chilly, especially after the sun goes down, so dress warmly and bring your hot beverages.

As always:
No Launch Fees/Free admission.
We provide the launch equipment, you provide the rockets!
Spectators and families always welcome. Bring chairs and the desire watch some awesome rocket flights!

Range setup will begin about 2:30PM, flyers should check in by 3:30PM to make sure you have space to fly.
