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Southern Arizona Rocketry Association (SARA)
Rocketry Club Ready for Rare Night Launch
TUCSON, Arizona USA - On Saturday October 11, dozens of rockets will light up the night sky west of Tucson at the Fall 2014 Night Launch hosted by the Southern Arizona Rocketry Association (SARA), Tucson's own rocket club. Best of all, it's free!
Rockets are not fireworks; they must return safely to ground, usually on one or more parachutes, to be flown repeatedly. The motors that propel them into the night sky burn as brilliantly as fireworks, though, and the rockets are festooned with lights to track them as they float back to earth. From simple strobes to rockets that have literally thousands of lights, the Night Launch has it all. Even light sabers and illuminated cat toys have been known to fly thousands of feet into the air!
Night launches are rare, and require special permission from the FAA for even the smallest rocket. SARA prides itself on having the best Night Launch in the country, often outstripping what even the national rocketry events offer.
There is no fee for spectators, and even the parking is free. The Fall 2014 Night Launch will be held at the TIMPA field just west of Tucson in Avra Valley, at 3250 N. Reservation Road. The launch will begin at dusk (approximately 6:30 p.m.) and continue until 9:00 p.m. TIMPA has running water and clean bathrooms, but spectators should bring lawn chairs or a blanket to lay on the grass. SARA would like to extend a special thanks to Tucson Water for making the TIMPA land available to SARA and other hobby groups.
Come enjoy this unique, family friendly event in the cool desert evening. More information about SARA, the Fall 2014 Night Launch, and monthly rocket launches may be found at the SARA website, www.sararocketry.org (or enter "Tucson rocketry" into your favorite search engine).
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SARA LogoAbout Southern Arizona Rocketry Association
SARA is a National Association of Rocketry (NAR) section formed in 1994. In 2005 SARA also became a Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) prefecture. The club members promote model and high power rocketry, educate themselves and the public, and have fun. SARA has members with a wide range of interests and skill levels. Some are beginners building their first model rockets, while many others build and launch high power rockets.
Our website at www.sararocketry.org outlines information about all of our activities including our monthly launches and detailed directions to the launch site. Sean Keane, Club President, can be contacted for further clarification on any details contained in this press release by email at [email protected] or by phone at 520-760-0341.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTJerry King
Events like our Fall 2014 Night Launch not only help us achieve our mission, but also serve to involve more parents and students in activities that underscore the many possibilities in the areas of science, math, and engineering for future study.
Find out more at www.sararocketry.org
Rocketry Club Ready for Rare Night Launch
TUCSON, Arizona USA - On Saturday October 11, dozens of rockets will light up the night sky west of Tucson at the Fall 2014 Night Launch hosted by the Southern Arizona Rocketry Association (SARA), Tucson's own rocket club. Best of all, it's free!
Rockets are not fireworks; they must return safely to ground, usually on one or more parachutes, to be flown repeatedly. The motors that propel them into the night sky burn as brilliantly as fireworks, though, and the rockets are festooned with lights to track them as they float back to earth. From simple strobes to rockets that have literally thousands of lights, the Night Launch has it all. Even light sabers and illuminated cat toys have been known to fly thousands of feet into the air!
Night launches are rare, and require special permission from the FAA for even the smallest rocket. SARA prides itself on having the best Night Launch in the country, often outstripping what even the national rocketry events offer.
There is no fee for spectators, and even the parking is free. The Fall 2014 Night Launch will be held at the TIMPA field just west of Tucson in Avra Valley, at 3250 N. Reservation Road. The launch will begin at dusk (approximately 6:30 p.m.) and continue until 9:00 p.m. TIMPA has running water and clean bathrooms, but spectators should bring lawn chairs or a blanket to lay on the grass. SARA would like to extend a special thanks to Tucson Water for making the TIMPA land available to SARA and other hobby groups.
Come enjoy this unique, family friendly event in the cool desert evening. More information about SARA, the Fall 2014 Night Launch, and monthly rocket launches may be found at the SARA website, www.sararocketry.org (or enter "Tucson rocketry" into your favorite search engine).
# # #
SARA LogoAbout Southern Arizona Rocketry Association
SARA is a National Association of Rocketry (NAR) section formed in 1994. In 2005 SARA also became a Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) prefecture. The club members promote model and high power rocketry, educate themselves and the public, and have fun. SARA has members with a wide range of interests and skill levels. Some are beginners building their first model rockets, while many others build and launch high power rockets.
Our website at www.sararocketry.org outlines information about all of our activities including our monthly launches and detailed directions to the launch site. Sean Keane, Club President, can be contacted for further clarification on any details contained in this press release by email at [email protected] or by phone at 520-760-0341.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTJerry King
Events like our Fall 2014 Night Launch not only help us achieve our mission, but also serve to involve more parents and students in activities that underscore the many possibilities in the areas of science, math, and engineering for future study.
Find out more at www.sararocketry.org