The United Kingdom Rocketry Association (UKRA) promotes and represents high power, medium power and model rocketry in the United Kingdom for amateur research, educational and recreational purposes. UKRA is also the specialist body to the BMFA with responsibilities for High Power Rocketry.

(Almost) Free Money from UKRA!

In an idea shamelessly stolen from Michiana Rocketry in the US (who seem to have shamelessly stolen it from PML way back in the distant past) UKRA has decided to try a new approach in securing a site on which to hold national launch events – appealing to the greed of the average rocketeer!

We are going to offer a reward of £200 (or 5 years free UKRA membership) to whoever brings us the best site. The site must:

  • be of a size suitable for High Power flying; at least 1⁄2 mile square, but preferably much bigger
  • have a separate camping / parking / marquee area
  • have at least basic access for vehicles
  • have a ceiling of at least 8,000 feet
  • be available at weekends (preferably long weekends)
  • be new to rocketry!
  • UKSC - UK Space Conference

    24/03/2010 - 00:00
    28/03/2010 - 16:00
    Etc/GMT

    The UK Space Conference brings together members of the UK space community including: students, young professionals, academics, institutions, organisations, enthusiasts and commercial ventures. They are able to take part in lectures, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a careers fair and other events.

    Beyond the conventional speakers, debates and discussion sessions, the conference aims to include a wide range of activities, attracting a large population base and inspiring young people to take a greater interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

    There is a day aimed at Kids and teachers followed by three days of presentations from Academia and Industry, discussions, a careers event, social events and an exhibition.

    UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC)

    UKRA regrets to announce that, effective immediately, it must withdraw all official support from the UKAYRoC competition.

    UKRA at the London Model Engineering Show - Alexandra Palace - This weekend! 22nd to 24th January 2010

    UKRA will be at the London Model Engineering Show this weekend; Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours are 10 am to 5pm Friday and Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.

    If you would like to find out more about rocketry, get a chance to see some of our rockets and talk to some rocketeers about rocketry then this is a great opportunity.

    Erik Gates

    (C) 2008 Nadine Kinney / Tripoli Rocketry

    UKRA is both shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Erik Gates who passed away aged just 47 on Sunday following an accident on the construction site where he was working.

    We would like to express our condolences to Erik's friends and family and hope that knowing he was liked and regarded by so many around the world is some small comfort to them.

    http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/3130/29/

    MRC & UKRA "October Sky" weekend event

    MidlandRocketry

    MRC & UKRA "October Sky" weekend event

    The event is being held on the 10th to the 11th of October 2009 at our Twycross 2 Flying Site (Camping available from Friday pm)

    Flying Event Leaflet which covers the event is available to download @ http://www.midlandrocketry.org.uk/October_Sky.pdf

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