Southern Arizona Rocketry Association

SARA's events require pre-registration to permit us to better manage staffing and other resources to help ensure launches and meetings run efficiently. Here is a list of upcoming events you can register for, and, where needed, pay fees online ahead of time.

TIMPA Launches

  • September 2025 TIMPA Launch IS CANCELLED!!

    • 20 Sep 2025
    • 08:00 - 11:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 27

    THIS LAUNCH IS CANCELLED.

    THE CITY OF TUCSON STILL HAS NOT LIFTED THE STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTION SO WE ARE FORCED TO CANCEL THIS LAUNCH.

    PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR AN EMAIL WITH WHICH YOU MAY CONTACT YOUR CITY COUNCIL, ASKING THEM TO ADDRESS THE RESTRICTION DURING THEIR NEXT MEETING = SEPTEMBER 23RD. SARA BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE ATTENDING THIS MEETING AS WELL.


    SARA's SEPTEMBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, September 20th from 8 am - 11 am at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    Pre-registration is required.

    • ALL FLYERS Must be individually registered!
    • ALL High Power FLYERS Must show proof of Currently Paid NAR or Tripoli membership and certification level!
    • Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
    • There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
    • Please consider volunteering to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly.
    • You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
    • Launch operations will cease, if
      • There are not sufficient volunteers!
      • Weather conditions (such as sustained high wind speeds, fire danger) prohibit safe launching.
      • Red flag fire warnings cancel the launch.
    • Public Health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch
    • As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. 
    • Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, bring plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. 
    • Watch out for animal burrows, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.


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  • October 2025 TIMPA Launch

    • 18 Oct 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 39
    Register

    SARA's OCTOBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th from 9 am - 12 noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    Pre-registration is required.

    • ALL FLYERS Must be individually registered!
    • ALL High Power FLYERS Must show proof of Currently Paid NAR or Tripoli membership and certification level!
    • Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
    • There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
    • Please consider volunteering to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly.
    • You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
    • Launch operations will cease, if
      • There are not sufficient volunteers!
      • Weather conditions (such as sustained high wind speeds, fire danger) prohibit safe launching.
      • Red flag fire warnings cancel the launch.
    • Public Health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch
    • As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. 
    • Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, bring plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. 
    • Watch out for animal burrows, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.


    Show details

  • November 2025 TIMPA SUNDAY Launch

    • 16 Nov 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 46
    Register

    SARA's NOVEMBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for SUNDAY, November 16th from 9 am - 12 noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    Pre-registration is required.

    • ALL FLYERS Must be individually registered!
    • ALL High Power FLYERS Must show proof of Currently Paid NAR or Tripoli membership and certification level!
    • Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
    • There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
    • Please consider volunteering to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly.
    • You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
    • Launch operations will cease, if
      • There are not sufficient volunteers!
      • Weather conditions (such as sustained high wind speeds, fire danger) prohibit safe launching.
      • Red flag fire warnings cancel the launch.
    • Public Health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch
    • As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. 
    • Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, bring plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. 
    • Watch out for animal burrows, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.


    Show details

  • December 2025 TIMPA Launch

    • 20 Dec 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ 85653
    • 46
    Register

    SARA's DECEMBER 2025 Tucson International Modelplex Park Association (TIMPA) launch is scheduled for Saturday, DECEMBER 20th from 9 am - 12 noon at the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

    Pre-registration is required.

    • ALL FLYERS Must be individually registered!
    • ALL High Power FLYERS Must show proof of Currently Paid NAR or Tripoli membership and certification level!
    • Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
    • There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
    • Please consider volunteering to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly.
    • You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
    • Launch operations will cease, if
      • There are not sufficient volunteers!
      • Weather conditions (such as sustained high wind speeds, fire danger) prohibit safe launching.
      • Red flag fire warnings cancel the launch.
    • Public Health precaution: If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, please do not attend the launch
    • As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. 
    • Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, bring plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. 
    • Watch out for animal burrows, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.


    Show details

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