The Pawnee National Grassland offers the ultimate open space. Please treat our National Grassland with respect. Be considerate and responsible. If you bring it, be prepared to leave with it.

We have two launch sites that we use during different times of the year

Dec – March we use the Atlas Site

April – Nov you will find us at the North Site

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 NFS 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 Directions

GPS 40.885835,-104.638787

Atlas Site Directions

GPS 40.649070,-104.384445

Upcoming Launches

Saturday November 7, 2026

NCR *North Site* Launch

Saturday November 7, 2026

Good news from the USFS: we are approved to launch at the Main launch site this weekend, November 7th, rather than at the Atlas site.

The ARP team has no current conditions concerns, though typical cautions and considerations related to the permit apply. The prairie remains fragile and combustible – NO SPARKIES ALLOWED. In the event of any fire on the range, all launch activities will cease until the fires are completely extinguished and it is determined if it is safe for us to continue.

GO FOR LAUNCH SATURDAY ONLY, from the North Site. We anticipate having the range set up and ready by 9 AM and we’ll operate until 4 PM.

Weather forecast looks good for a great day.

NCR is an Authorized Permitee of the Pawnee National Grassland. 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 NFS 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 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.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.

Saturday December 5, 2026

NCR Atlas Launch

Saturday December 5, 2026

Please be advised that the Northern Colorado Rocketry Club (NC) is planning a launch event for multiple Class Two unmanned rockets on Saturday, December 5th, 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.