CLUB INFORMATION
The NASA/Houston Rocket Club is composed of model rocket enthusiasts living throughout the greater Houston area. Members range in age and skill level from novice to very experienced. Club members come from all walks of life to share the same love and excitement for the hobby.
Safety is insured through a comprehensive range safety program. Experienced rocketeers are always available to assist novice fliers.
We fly model rockets at the Johnson Space Center, right in the shadow of the mighty Saturn V; the rocket that took America and her astronauts to the moon.
The NHRC is sanctioned by the National Association of Rocketry. Sport flying, competitive events and high powered rocketry are all part of the NHRC schedule for the coming year.
Outreach events are held throughout the year designed to encourge students to become involved with science and engineering through hands on experience with model rocketry.
We fly on the first third and fifth saturday of each month at the Johnson Space Center. It has an approximately 1.25 square mile wide open field with only a few trees. It's a great place to fly!
Access is granted via presentation of a NHRC gate pass at the Saturn Ln. guard house. After entering the gate, drive past the mighty Saturn 5 and turn left into the driveway immediately after the first building (this is building 14 and is approximately 1/4 mile from the guard house). Follow the driveway around to the back of the building and continue onto the driveway as it continues out into the field. Two groups fly in the field, R.C. airplanes and rockets. The R.C.ers ask that we drive to the left behind their flight prep area and avoid the concrete part of the road which they use for a runway
To get a gate pass you must be a member of NHRC. Our yearly dues are $15 for individuals or $20 for Families.
To join the club, just print out this APPLICATION and mail with a check made out to the address on the aplication.
Here is a Map to the JSC Launch Site.
Club Meetings - Meetings are held on the thrid saturday of odd numbered months from about 1PM to 3PM. Meeting sites are usually at Fuddruckers across from NASA but may be held at other venues throughout the year
Club Parties - Clear Lake Park
The NHRC holds Several parties throughout the year at the community building located at Clear Lake Park. Going east on NASA 1, you turn right at the first light after crossing the lake (just past the Hilton and Johnson Space Center). The parties are in the small brown building with the Clear Lake Park sign on it.
-an Estes Mercury Atlas lifts off under D 12 power
Member Photo sets
Archives
2006
Hearts and Darts Regional
Final Results:
2005
Gulf Coast Regional Results
2004
2003
Local Rocketry Vendors
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2001 Archives
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V2 Contest Nov. 3, 2001, now to be held in conjunction with the
-moved to Nov. 3,4
NHRC Member Danny Cantu has opened a web page to promote his new rocket designs. Click on DG&A HIGH POWER ROCKETRY
LaunchPad2000.com features Quest and Estes rockets, starter sets, engines, and accessories. We also specialize in model rocket bulk kits and materials designed specifically for teachers, instructors, and leaders at
schools, churches, scout and space camps and other youth groups.
Photos from the September launch in McGregor hosted by the Austin Area Rocketry group.
Photos by Jon Ruehle
Bob Supak has donated the contest equipment he has manufactured over the past year or so to the club. Now known as the Bob Supak Contest Equipment, this equipment will be stored in the Clear Lake area by team effort. Bob wishes that it be known that this equipment be made available to any member that wishes to use it for educational launches or other demonstrations. See a complete report with photos on tha available equipment here.
The 1999-2000 contest year is now history and the results are now in. Congratulations to these NHRC club members ranking in the top ten NATIONALLY! : Jonathan Stenvall 8th place "A " division with 70976 points,
Scott Johnsgard , 6th in "B" division with 76279 points, and Jeff Supak, 9th place in "B" division with 65524
Overall, the NHRC ranked 7th with 28853 points, while the Austin group (AARG) was just ahead in 6th with 36996 points.
Click here for the THE TOP TEN LIST
OTHER TOPICAL ITEMS:
Complete text and audio of President Kennedy's speech on the nations space effort at Rice University, September 12, 1962 -
Must reading/listening for all Houstonians and Rocketry fans alike!
Which is more amazing, that we actually got to the moon, or that Rice actually did beat Texas?
Downloaded wRASP, the Windows Rocket Altitude Simulation Program.
AARG member Lee James' Rocketry Comtetition in Texas page.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
NHRC President
Andy Eng
Vice President
Lee Spinner
Secretary
Warren Benson
281-474-1251
Treasurer
Katheryn Hathaway
NAR Advisor
Harold Larson
This page was last updated on: March 22, 2008
- Flying Weather -
Notice:
Due to security restrictions at the Johnson Space Center, everyone must have an NHRC membership card in order to be allowed onto JSC property.
This page last updated on: March 22, 2008
