Safety First
A morning orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with regards to the use of National Forest Lands under our special use permit.
Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices.
The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under a Forest Service Region 2 fire regulation.
The issuance of NCR’s permit allows launches to take place by exempting the Holder from that regulation for approved launch events only.
All launches, other than those conducted by the Holder during approved launch events, are outside the scope of this permit and are prohibited by Forest Service regulations.
Directions to NCR’s launch sites
| If this will be your first time attending an NCR launch event, please remember to bring plenty of water, sunblock, and a chair (optional). There is no natural shade at either of our launch sites. |
North Site DirectionsGPS 40.885835,-104.638787 |
Atlas Launch Site
Atlas Launch Site
Upcoming Launches
- Sunday February 22, 2026
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2026 All-Colorado Rocketry Family Banquet
Sunday February 22, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for the 20th annual All Colorado Rocketry Family Banquet and Hero Awards. The banquet will be on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Maggiano's Little Italy in the DTC from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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- Saturday March 7, 2026
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NCR Atlas Launch
Saturday March 7, 2026
Please be advised that the Northern Colorado Rocketry Club (NC) is planning a launch event for multiple Class Two unmanned rockets on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from the Atlas Site. Hours of operation 9AM until 4 PM local, 1600 to 2300 Zulu.
This launch opportunity will be for up to and including K impulse, and all flights must remain under the 12,000’ AGL ceiling.
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