Reaction Research Society

The RRS provides a unique opportunity for the Southern California experimental rocketeer. It is a non-profit, experimental rocket organization composed of members sharing a common desire to supplement theoretical studies with actual rocket construction and launches. Safety has always been of paramount importance in the pursuit of these activities. The involvement of experienced members, as well as the guidance provided by the licensed pyrotechnic operators, has allowed the Society to conduct thousands of live fire tests since 1943 without a single accident resulting in injury. Research field trips are made to the MTA an average of 4 times per year for launches, static tests, and work parties. The RRS is a society of amateur scientists sharing their interests, experience, and expertise. They volunteer their time and labor for the educational benefit of the Society and its members. As a result, members are free to begin any project of his or her choosing. There are no restrictions, but there are talented people of like interest who can help a project succeed. The thrill of a hot fire test has proven time and again to be one of the most powerful educational motivations imaginable. Failures encourage attempts to try again and successes generate the enthusiasm for new and more sophisticated projects. The RRS also offers corresponding membership for those outside the Southern California area. This arrangement allows active communication between members through a quarterly technical journal (the RRS News)* and access to other members and technical reports*. In the past, corresponding members have teamed with local members and have provided rocket payloads or have built flight vehicles in far off states and journeyed to the Mojave desert to fire them at the MTA. Membership in the Society is open to anyone over 18 years old. Younger students can also participate in Society activities if they are sponsored by an adult member or a parent / guardian. Today's Reaction Research Society is a vibrant, active, experimental amateur rocketry organization dedicated to the advancement of the aeronautical sciences and to the educational value of study in this field.