Welcome to the Rocketry Organization of California (ROC)!
ROC serves the Southern California region with monthly high power launches at Lucerne Dry Lake Bed in Lucerne Valley, CA. We are a volunteer run organization that is NAR Section #538, TRA Prefecture #48.
Our monthly launches usually occur on the 2nd Saturday of the month, conditions permitting. We hold multi-day ROCStock events in April and November. Our FAA waiver is to 7,000′ AGL.
Just wanted to remind everyone the we are go for launch starting Friday morning and going through Sunday noonish 11/10 – 11/12. Night flights on Saturday and 7,000’ AGL waiver. Camping is allowed and porta potties will be onsite. For those with RV’s please remember there are no RV’s allowed on the front row as it is a safety issue. Campfires are allowed in above ground containers and be sure to have your CalFire campfire permit. This is required for any type of open flame including propane stoves. You can get one easily by watching a short video and answer…
ROCstock 2023 T-shirts and Hoodies will be available at our November ROCstock launch 11/10-11/12. LIMITED stock available and first come first served. Sales are in person on the lakebed only as always. Sorry, no “please save one in ….. size for me” ect. It just gets too complicated. There are short sleeve for $20, long sleeve for $25. Hoodies are $30. Size’s available from Small through 3X. Available starting Friday when the launch starts. Remember, these are available in limited quantities and most popular sizes are gone by Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the playa…
All, As you’re hearing in the news, the potential Federal Government shutdown may impact access to public lands. Even if there is a shutdown, our access may not be impacted. We have been in contact with our local BLM office and they are awaiting guidance from their headquarters office which will come on Monday. They will contact us in the event that the situation warrants a change in our permit. On a positive note, we have pre-coordinated with the FAA and are cleared on that front.We will post an update as we receive more information. Gary SchneiderROC President
All,We received a call from Barstow BLM and they have highly recommended that we cancel our launch event tomorrow 9/9. BLM staff have recently observed the lakebed and they have valid safety concerns with the surface of the lakebed and we need to comply with their recommendations and safety concerns. We apologize for this late notice but the safety of everyone is first and foremost. We will see everyone in October. Gary SchneiderROC President
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