Activity

I see 3 weekends in a row with scheduled launches?  Is that really the plan?  Hope to get out and fly with you all again soon!

Bret

ATTENTION

NO GO Oktoberfest 2024
The Pawnee remains under Fire Restrictions, and there have been several larger fires already.

The USFS Ban remains in effect until further notice.

Between multiple thing begging for my attention, and retirement (hopefully) coming soon, I’ve thought long and hard about getting out of the hobby.  Depending on response, I may sell it all off, hoard it, or somewhere in between.  Just not enough time or money to do it like I’d want to, and the constant fire threat here in CO just doesn’t allow m…[Read more]

Members and Friends,
In case you had any doubts or were still wondering, our High Skies in July launch event has been cancelled.  Received the official decision Friday.  This will be a long, dry summer.  Please note, this drought could last throughout the summer months.  Scattered showers have had little effect on the prairie and the veget…[Read more]

Members and Friends,

I sincerely hope the Holidaze have been good for you and this New Year looks better than last.
Saturday, January 13th – Annual membership and business meeting.  Same meeting location as last year.  Our meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 10 in Boulder – 4760 North 28th     Agenda is included.  NCR’s Annual M…[Read more]

Members and Friends,
Weather pending, we are GO for launch at our scheduled Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Sat, 12/2/23 at the Atlas launch site. We are GO for Launch, subject to normal precautions.

With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee National Grassland, Let’s hope Mother Nature cooperates.  Ex…[Read more]

Members and Friends,
Our plan is to go ahead with our launch on Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6.  Given the recent rains, it warrants mentioning that the ground may be soft out there. Vehicles will need to stay immediately next to the road to keep from tearing causing resource damage.  Expect some cloud cover and afternoon thunderstorms.  FY…[Read more]

JULY has been scrubbed, sorry folks.  Low cloud ceilings, wind, rain and threats of severe thunderstorms this weekend.  NCR Launch activities are cancelled July 7-9.

Members and Friends,
High Skies in July 2023 has received the green light from the US Forest Service for the coming weekend of July 7,8,9  on the Pawnee National Grassland at NCR’s North Site.  Our waiver will be a constant 20,000’ AGL, with “windows of opportunity” for higher altitudes shots on Saturday and Sunday.  We anticipate having the…[Read more]

STOP! NO GO MHM 2023  – LAUNCH WASHED OUT

Weather conditions expected to be rainy with low cloud ceilings this weekend, the launch has been cancelled.
NO GO June 2-3.

Members and Friends,
After celebrating Memorial Day Weekend at NSL-West 2023, we are OK to proceed as planned with our scheduled 6/2,3,4 launch event, subject to normal precautions.

An orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable…[Read more]

Members and Friends,

Due to logistical complications, NO GO on Friday, May 5th at the North Site.  We are Good to Go with our scheduled and approved launch on Saturday May 6th and Sunday May 7th from the North Site. Range and waiver should be active by 9AM on Saturday.   The Pawnee National Grassland remains fragile and dry so extra precau…[Read more]

I have a son who just started kindergarten at Ben Franklin Academy in Highlands Ranch, CO. We are hosting a STEM expo on May 12, and I am curious if anyone here would be interested in spending a few hours talking about what you do with rockets with K-8 students?  No pressure at all, I just think rockets are awesome!  I have built them with my s…[Read more]

Members and Friends,
We are Good to Go with our scheduled and approved launch on Saturday April 15th and Sunday April 16th from the North Site.  Range and waiver should be active by 9AM on Saturday.   The Pawnee National Grassland remains fragile and dry so extra precautions are in order.  Please stay on the authorized roads and please don’t p…[Read more]

Members and Friends,

We are Good to Go with our scheduled and approved launch on Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd, from the North Site.  Range and waiver should be active by 9AM on Saturday.   The Pawnee National Grassland remains fragile and dry so extra precautions are in order.  Please stay on the authorized roads and please don’t p…[Read more]

STOP! NO GO – March 4, 2023

Windy conditions expected this weekend at Atlas, LAUNCH IS SCRUBBED.
Northern Colorado Rocketry – Affiliated with both NAR and TRA

STOP! NO GO – Feb 4, 2023

Windy conditions and snow drifts at the Atlas site today, LAUNCH IS SCRUBBED.