Mojave Desert Advanced Rocket Society
High-Powered Rocketry in the Mojave Desert
Tripoli Mojave Desert - Prefecture #37
March 22nd Launch is On!
We will be launching on Saturday, March 22nd from 8:00AM - 12:00PM. Sometimes we go later, depending on weather and enthusiasm. We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Please reach out using the form below.
🚧 MDARS Site Under Construction 🚧
Please excuse the bare bones website while we update the current one :)
Launch Location:
GPS Coordinates: 35°06'17.8"N 117°47'42.7"W
Note: The MDARS “tree” pin on the Google map is now up to date with our current launch location.
We highly suggest that you arrive via the town of Aerial Acres on Claymine Road. Otherwise, GPS may take you on dirt roads through the desert.
There is a convenience store with a restroom ~15 minutes away in North Edwards.
Driving directions to MDARS: take Hwy 58 to North Edwards, Exit Clay Mine Road and head north 7 miles to the end of the paved road at Arial Acres. Head north on dirt road 1/4 mile, then turn left (west) and go another 1/4 mile.
MDARS welcomes rockets of all sizes with a concentration on High-Powered Rocketry. People seeking TRA Level 1, 2, or 3 certifications are welcome but do contact the Prefect using the form below.
Launches have up to a 15,000 agl waiver. You should however check ahead with the Prefect. Again, contact info is on the Tripoli site. We conduct our launches in accordance with Tripoli standards.
Currently MDARS does not have an onsite vendor. So bring em' if ya gotta em'. T-Shirts, Caps, and Golf Shirts are available for a minimum club donation.
The club keeps a few motors. H-K reloads that may be availible for a donation.
MDARS has AeroTech motor cases available for use: 29mm-75mm. Deposit maybe required.
About MDARS
We launch the 4th Saturday of every month.
Upcoming launches:
2025
March 22nd
April 26th
May 24th
June 28th
July 26th
August 23rd
September 27th
October 25th
November 22nd
December 27th
Desert Warning ☀️🥶
Please Note: our rocket site is in the desert. It is normally very dry. The temperatures can be HOT or COLD. Or BOTH in transition months! Bring plenty of water no matter what. And a variety of clothing based on the time of year.
There is a convenience store with a restroom ~15 minutes away.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Questions?
FAQs:
Where else can I fly rockets in Southern California?
Friends of Amateur Rocketry flies the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month in the Mojave desert. They have support for pretty much anything you could hope to launch, low power and high power with waivers up to 250,000 ft. AGL depending on the day.
Rocketry Organization of California flies once per month from Lucerne Dry Lake Bed in Lucerne Valley, CA. They run high-power launches with a waiver up to 7,000 ft. AGL.
Southern California Rocketry Association (model rockets, up to single G motors) flies twice per month at the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale, CA
Where can I learn more about rocketry?
Friends of Amateur Rocketry has a great resources list.