NAR Section #473
Pittsburgh Space Command is a sanctioned section of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). Since its inception in 1986 the club has brought rocketeers together from all over Western Pennsylvania to enjoy sport, high power and contest rocketry. During that time our club has safely launched over 22,000 rockets of all sizes and shapes.
Our launch site, located east of Grove City, PA is easy to access and with over 800 acres, is an excellent site for all types of rocket flights.
The club's launch equipment can support most types of flights, from 1/4A to K (and L and M with advanced notice), so we've got you covered.
Whether you are new to rocketry, or are an experienced rocketeer looking to join in the fun with our club, please feel free to come to one of our monthly launches and see what we are all about.
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Next Launch: June 13th & 14th
Launch Time: Sat 9AM-5PM
Sun: 9AM - 2 PM
Waiver Limit: 4000' AGL
Launch Status:GO
Last Updated 18 May 2026
Announcements/Updates
For the 2026 Launch Season, any announcements and/or updates effecting club launches will appear in this space. The weather has been less predictable this year and as a result launches have had to be cancelled or rescheduled. Please check back to get the latest on launch status before heading out to the site. If there are no announcements/changes, the good news is the launch is on as planned. The announcements are directly from our Club President - John Pace, I post them as soon as I can.
Special Announcement: Good morning PSC members and friends of PSC. Below is a request from the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for PSC's participation in two upcoming events. The first is on Thursday, June 18th, it's titled TrolleyTots: Rockets Program. The second event will be held on Saturday, June 20th. That program is called "Trolley's In Space". If your interested in helping the Trolley Museum and at the same time help to build the next generation of PSC rocketeers, and future aerospace engineers, please contact Mia Vento, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE via email at miavento98@gmail.com.
New From the Workbench - May '26
This month, John Brohm provides us with a step-by-step article about how to craft scale standard Nike fins. Like his previous article, this one provides the reader with a detailed , illustrated, explanation of how to go from scale data to designing and building a light weight set of fins. As with all of John's articles, there are plenty of tips that will help you up your scale model "game". No matter what your current skill level, I'm sure you'll take away something new from this article. Please take look.
Club Shirts and Hoodies
Fellow Club Members, our Events Coordinator, Mia , has identified, sourced, and posted a range of Club Apparel for us to order. Each garment will have the Club Logo either silk screened or embroidered on the front. Garment sizes were selected to make sure the logo fit and was placed correctly on each size. Details and ordering instructions can be found here: Club Shirts. Please use email to order, keeping track of who ordered what at launches is difficult to say the least. Using e-mail, will provide both you and Mia with a record of your order. See you on the field.
New Club Launch Pads
In response to the growing number of Mid-power flights/and flyers, the Club has purchased two new launch pads . In order to encourage the use of rail buttons, the pads accommodate 10/10 rail as well as standard 1/4" rod. They are heavy enough to serve double duty on the HPR bank as well for the smaller HPR airframes ( No 1515 rails or heavier, sorry). It is our hope that this will cut down on wait times for Mid-Power flyers and ARC teams.
From the Workbench - March '26
In March's article, John Brohm writes about what it takes to accurately model scale wedge shaped fins. The process begins with taking measurement from existing data and ends with how to translate that data in to a scale built up ( not solid) wedge shaped fin. This is a very detailed article coming in at 28 pages, illustrated, taking you through each step in detail. Like all of John's previous "From the Workbench" articles. there's a lot of knowledge contained therein that applies to all types of rocketry pursuits. Please take the time to look it over and read it. I'm sure you'll learn something new.
Streamlined Wilson F/X Operator's Instructions
John Brohm has taken the time to review the Wilson F/X user's guide and he has rewritten it in to a less confusing, more streamlined, user friendly, operator's guide. If you'd like to be the club member who pushes the launch button (LCO) at the club launches, please take a minute and read this document. It is well written and takes the mystery out of what may look like a confusing collection of switches, lights and buttons. Click Here to read the new user's guide. You may also find the PDF in the Member's Documents Section on the website.
Range Guide Now Online - Please Read BEFORE Launching with the Club
A comprehensive guide to how the range runs along with a guide to model types and how to use the launch equipment has now been posted to the Club Website. If you're new to the club, have always wondered what all those rocketry terms mean, or want to be up-to-date on how we handle low, mid and high power rocketry at the field, please take some time to review it. Don't worry, you won't be tested on this information. It is there to help you better understand what's going on at the field and , hopefully, help you feel more at home when launching with our Club. Thanks!
Photos 2026(And where you can find Previous Galleries)
To see each month's photos, just click on the image with the month and photographer's name. That way you'll have direct access to all the photos they've taken instead of the ones I've chosen each month. The previous years' galleries can be found using the sidebar menu under Club Information -> Galleries. A few clicks and you're there. If you'd like to contribute please send Duane an email and we'll take it from there. Thanks!
March 2026
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