About the BRS The Buffalo Rocket Society was founded in January of 1996 as Tripoli Western New York, and received a Tripoli Rocket Association (TRA) designation as Prefecture #85 in February of 1996. The BRS also became affiliated with the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) as Section #590 in 1999. The Society incorporated in July of 1999 as a not-for-profit corporation in the state of New York. The BRS supports and encourages all forms of rocketry that are conducted in a safe, professional, well organized manner, following all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Safety is our highest priority. The Society provides and promotes learning experiences on a wide variety of topics in rocket technologies, and other related aerospace, communication and computer technologies. Members have access to the latest information on Model, High Power and Experimental Rocketry in the form of technical briefings, video programs, hands-on seminars, informational handouts, and TRA and NAR authorized publications. BRS Launches and Activities The BRS sponsors and conducts Model Rocket and High Power sport/experimental rocketry launches each year including the BRS Invitational/Experimental Launch (Spring), NYHiPower Launch (summer even years), the BuffRoc Launch (late Summer) and a Fall Finale Launch. See the Events page. Launching your own rockets, small or large, can be fun, safe, exciting and educational. As a BRS Member you will have access to resources that can greatly enhance your rocketry experience. BRS Members also enjoy social gatherings, summer picnics, an annual awards dinner and other group recreational activities. Memberships are offered for Junior Members (under 18 with parental supervision), Senior Members (18 and over) and Families. This site best viewed at 800x600 min. with IE5 or higher, expanded to full 800px width, using medium size font display, with JavaScript enabled.