Welcome to MASA Minnesota Amateur Spacemodeler Association

Update, effective March 15, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced updated guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

Effective Monday, March 15, 2021, outdoor social gatherings are limited to 50 people.

Indoor gatherings are limited to 15 people. However, members of different households must still maintain six feet of separation from each other

Due to these continuing guidelines, MASA meetings will be held virtually.

If you would like additional information, please visit https://staysafe.mn.gov/individuals-families/social-gatherings.jsp

Launch Procedures for COVID Safety

After some discussion amongst the MASA officers following Governor Walz's March 12th announcements concerning increasing the number of folks that can gather socially outside, moving forward we will be tweaking some things at launches until there are further updates made from the Governor allowing us to make other changes.

1. As folks show up at the launch, there will be a clipboard on the launch card table that folks will need to fill out with contact information so that in the event someone contacts us afterwards and informs us that they have been exposed to COVID, we can contact those that have signed up to let them know about the potential exposure.

2. Also at the launch card table will be a second clipboard for LCO shifts of one hour each. The LCO will be responsible for assigning pads, trying to ensure folks stay spread out when loading up the racks. Please sign up when you arrive to help share the load. Until further notice, this is the only sign-up that we will be needing to help us comply with the current COVID guidelines.

3. Between the launch card table and the launch control table will be placed some rope with a gate where the LCO will be stationed between rounds to assign launch rods on the racks. We're trying to keep folks from congregating too closely together around the pads and launch table.

4. As we have already been doing since last year, there will be plenty of sanitizer at the launch card table for folks to use. Also, we encourage the use of masks and social distancing of at least six feet to keep one another safe from spreading COVID.

May 2021

Special TARC Launch - Saturday, May 1, starting at 8:00 am

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

This is a special launch for TARC teams. It will begin at 8 am and go until teams have had an opportunity to fly.

May Launch - Saturday, May 22, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

This will be our annual cluster themed launch. Bring out your multi-engined rockets to burn through your motor hoard a whole lot faster. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.

June 2021

Outreach Event - Cub Scout Launch - Thursday, June 17, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cub Scout Pack 900

5St. Ambrose Church4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129

(In case of inclement weather, the rain date is June 24th.)

June Solstice Launch - Sunday, June 20, 3:00 pm to sunset

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

Come out for our only scheduled evening launch of the year to celebrate the summer solstice. Enjoy a dog or brat hot off the grill, chips, and a cold soda meal deal.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.

June Launch - Saturday, June 26, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

This month’s theme will be gliders. Come on out and do your best to find those thermals to watch your models drift out of sight. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.

July 2021

July Launch - Saturday, July 24, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

This month we’ll be running an Iron Rocket Contest. This is a contest where you build a rocket using some parts provided by the club, along with other parts you provide, that will be launched up to 8 times at this launch - twice on 1/2A6-2s, twice on A8-3s, twice on B6-4s, and twice on C6-5s. More contest details to follow. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.

September 2021

September Launch - Saturday, September 25, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

Back by popular demand will be MASA’s Survival of the FITI-est contest. How many times can you put your rocket into the landing zone and at the same time, how many times can you fly the same rocket at one launch? MASA will supply the engines while they last. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.

October 2021

October Meeting - Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm

Art Gibbens talks about what it means to be a TARC Mentor.

Attendance details will be shared as soon as they're available.

October Launch - Saturday, October 23, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

Our annual OktoberFast Launch where we celebrate the need for speed in the Fall of the year. How fast can you get your rocket into the air and back on the ground safely? We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.

November 2021

November Meeting - Thursday, November 4, 7:00 pm

Our annual officer nominations meeting, as well as a discussion concerning reloads, pros and cons.

Attendance details will be shared as soon as they're available.

November Launch - Saturday, November 20, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518

VFW Memorial Sports Complex

7350 Quaday Ave NE

Otsego, MN

Micro-Maxx to the max! The emphasis for this month’s launch will be that smaller is better. As the weather turns colder, come join us for the last launch of the year that will feature nice short walks. This will also be the last monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.

If you would like to pre-print your flight cards, please use the 2021 MASA Flight Card.