The Pawnee District Ranger has given NCR the green light to proceed with the scheduled 8/8-9 launch events as planned, subject to all normal precautions.  We will need to make sure all necessary precautions are taken to minimize the possibility of fires.   All protective measures, including larger barriers under the pads that need them, will need to be used.  We have a GO for launch from the North Site for our scheduled launch on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th.   Expect the range and waiver (20,000’ AGL) to be operational by 9 AM. 

Remember Range Etiquette.  If you find a gate closed, close it behind you.  Stay on the authorized roads (Foot recovery only) and please don’t park more than 100’ off the road at the launch site. Be prepared for afternoon thunder showers.  If conditions are muddy at all, please park as close to the road as possible to prevent resource damage.   

Please treat our National Grassland with respect.  As is typical with visiting or camping in most public areas, we are required to remove all of our trash.  Be considerate and responsible.   If you bring it, be prepared to leave with it.  Please clean up your parking and prep area before you leave and take all of your stuff with you.  

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 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. 

As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up.

Hope to see you out on the range.