Spaceport Rocketry Association

Premier rocketry organization serving the Florida Space Coast since 1973


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Spaceport Rocketry Association, Inc. (SRA) is the premier rocketry organization serving the Florida Space Coast since 1973. Highlights include demonstrations at the Kennedy Space Center & Patrick AFB, a Commemoration Launch with Astronaut Alan Shepard and a space tribute launch at EPCOT. SRA continues community involvement by providing demonstrations and supporting educational programs. Combined low and high power launches are conducted (up to 13.5K') on the 2nd Saturday in Palm Bay from 10am to 5pm.

SRA is a Florida Not For Profit Corporation and is tax exempt under IRS Code, Section 501 (c) 3.


What's New at Spaceport Rocketry Association


 

Date

Recent News or Updates

04/30/2025

Procedure to secure a L1 Certification launch opening.

1) Two weeks before the clubs Launch Date the Applicant submits a request to the clubs email info@spaceportrocketry.org

2) After the email is received it is given a position in the 10 reserved L1 Launches.

3) When the Ten slots are filled the next Four applications will be put into a reserved waiting list.

4) The acceptance order will allow the receiver the ability to select their launch round.

5) If one of the 10 slot holders cancels, is removed due to a problem with Their rocket or doesn't show up the next person can take their place, or the next person on the waiting list will be advanced to that launch round.

6) They need to follow the waiting line procedure and the required time limits of the rocket being placed on the assigned pad. If one of the 10 slot holders cancels, is slow to place their rocket on the pad or is removed due to a problem with Their rocket. The next person will be advanced, or the next person on the waiting list will be able to use that slot.

04/24/2025

NOTICE

Due to changes necessitated by the city of Palm Bay we are forced to make the following the new procedures for Certifying level 1 and high-power flying.

Level 1 certification flights;

Certifying level 1 candidates are required to pre-register prior to the launch day.

We have 10 slots available and they will be assigned in order of readiness.

Upon arriving at the launch, you are to check in with the LCO with your rocket and flight card filled out in hand and ready to fly. At that point you will be assigned a round. You must be ready in case we decide to move you to an earlier round. 

New launch ready procedures;

You will sign up on the board for a specific pad and round. We will announce pads are open and you have 5 minutes to be at your pad. If not at your pad by 5 minutes it will be forfeited to someone who is standby.

At 6 minutes pads are closed awaiting final set up of the round. We will start launching at approximately 20 minutes from the time the pads were opened.

No.... going out to a pad to start setting up after 6-minute mark

No sparky motors.

No more than 3 people total at a pad.

No drones during a launch cycle.

No radios or music during a launch cycle so everyone can hear the LCO

2026 changes;

Effective with the January 2026 launch all fliers must be a member in good standing.

Each month in addition to being a member, you must pay a $5 flight fee. This is to offset the cost of having the fire department onsite.

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ALL THE TIME THIS IS A REMINDER THAT SPARKY MOTORS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY OF OUR LAUNCHES.
04/08/2025 Posted the  March 2025 Newsletter. The club newsletters provide a recap of the monthly launch activities, upcoming events and other items of interest. SRA members have access to the newsletter archive in the Member Only area
02/16/2025 Posted the  February 2025 Newsletter. The club newsletters provide a recap of the monthly launch activities, upcoming events and other items of interest. SRA members have access to the newsletter archive in the Member Only area
01/19/2025 Posted the  January 2025 Newsletter. The club newsletters provide a recap of the monthly launch activities, upcoming events and other items of interest. SRA members have access to the newsletter archive in the Member Only area
01/09/2025 Due to the recent bad weather forecast, the SRA Launch for Saturday January 11th 2025 has been Rescheduled to January 18th.
01/04/2025 Posted the December 2024 Newsletter. The club newsletters provide a recap of the monthly launch activities, upcoming events and other items of interest. SRA members have access to the newsletter archive in the Member Only area
11/12/2024 Posted the Novenber 2024 Newsletter. The club newsletters provide a recap of the monthly launch activities, upcoming events and other items of interest. SRA members have access to the newsletter archive in the Member Only area
11/05/2024 Posted the October 2024 Newsletter. The club newsletters provide a recap of the monthly launch activities, upcoming events and other items of interest. SRA members have access to the newsletter archive in the Member Only area

Date

2024 Special Events

December

SRA supported NASA USLI team's lunching their scale rockets of their proposed competition full scale rocket.

Request rocketry related support from SRA.




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