The Kansas Organization for Spacemodeling (KOSMO) is a group of families and individuals in Kansas that have a common interest in model rocketry. KOSMO is a chartered Section of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR).
The National Association of Rocketry has released the following statement on April 28th regarding the COVID-19 pandemic:
Policy – Effective April 28, 2020 the NAR policy on scheduled section and NRC launches, section meetings, and large gatherings is that NAR sections follow all applicable national, state, and local requirements, restrictions, and recommendations for the physical location of the event(s).
Launch Status
Sport Launch
Sat Nov 14, 2020
Hutchinson, KS
One More Launch of 2020
Posted: October 11, 2020
As we get deeper into fall and start to think about winter coming, the rocket launching season is coming to an end. KOSMO has one more launch scheduled. This will be a low/mid power launch at the Hutchinson field on Saturday, November 12th, from noon to 4:00pm. Hope to see everyone there.
Rocket-ober Fest Change of Schedule
Posted: September 27, 2020
The weather in September didn't cooperate with us very well and it took three tries to get the September launch done. As a result of that, we have decided to move the Octomber launch back by a week, to the 10th. We'll play it by ear as to whether or not there will be an alternate date if the 10th doesn't work out.
Final Frontier Fun Fly — Postponed
Posted: September 10, 2020
The Final Frontier Fun Fly launch has been postponed to September 19th due to weather conditions.
Final Frontier Fun Fly
Posted: September 9, 2020
The annual Final Frontier Fun Fly launch is scheduled for Sept 12th. This will be a high power launch at our launch site near Ellinwood, KS. Last minute changes to the schedule will be announced here on the web site.
August Sport Launch
Posted: August 13, 2020
The August sport launch is happening Saturday, August 15th at our Hutchinson, KS field, the large parking lot on the east side of the Fair Grounds. Remember to use the Plum Street entrance. We plan to be ready to start launching rockets at 9:00am. At this time the weather is looking okay, but it will be hot, so bring water and sunscreen.
KRAMO Update - Saturday Only
Posted: June 12, 2020
The weather forecast for this weekend has some wind, particularly on Sunday. It has therefore been decided that we will plan to hold KRAMO on Saturday only. We will extend the scheduled time slightly from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
KRAMO 40
Posted: May 25, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KOSMO has not held any club launches so far in 2020. Due to a relaxation of recommendations by the State of Kansas and the National Association of Rocketry, we are planning to hold KRAMO 40 with some modifications. In an effort to make it easier for participants to practice appropriate social distancing, we have eliminated the night flight that was scheduled and have changed the schedule. We are still planning to fly competition and sport launches on both Saturday and Sunday, but leave it up to each participant to decide which day(s) they would like to be present. Any competition prizes will be sent to any flyer not present at the end of the event. Please read the KRAMO Page for all of the details.
KOSMO Turns 40
Posted: February, 15, 2020
As we enter a new decade, the Kansas Organization for Spacemodeling is celebrating a milestone. KOSMO has now existed as a club and a section of the National Association of Rocketry for 40 years. We have a number of events planned for 2020 and we hope you will come join us. Let's make the 40th year, one of the best.
UPCOMING LAUNCH
Sport Launch
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kansas State Fair Parking Lot
Hutchinson, KS
Low/Mid power rockets
THE KOSMONAUT
Sep-Oct 2020
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Thu, Nov 12, 2020 — It looks like it will probably be too windy to fly rockets this Saturday as planned. However, a group of KOSMO members do plan to still get together at noon for lunch. Bring your own lunch, some drinks and desserts will be provided.