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
- Friday October 2, 2026
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NCR North Site Launch
Friday October 2, 2026 - Sunday October 4, 2026 @
Scheduled Launch at NCR North Site
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- Saturday October 3, 2026
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NCR North Site Launch
Friday October 2, 2026 - Sunday October 4, 2026 @
Scheduled Launch at NCR North Site
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- Sunday October 4, 2026
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NCR North Site Launch
Friday October 2, 2026 - Sunday October 4, 2026 @
Scheduled Launch at NCR North Site
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- Saturday November 7, 2026
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NCR Atlas Launch
Saturday November 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, November 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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