Launch Sites

CATO currently has only one active launch site - The Gadbois Property in Salem, CT. The current flying constraints of this field are limited to model rocketry (no high power flights).

• Max Takeoff Weight - 1500g (3.3#)

• Max single motor average thrust - 80N

• Max single motor impulse - 160Ns

• Max total (Cluster) motor impulse - 320Ns

• Max propellant load - 125g

Directions to the Gadbois Property - For GPS users the address across the street is: 157 Norwich Road, Salem. CT 06420

 

From The Shoreline (Interstate 95)	Follow Interstate 95 to Route 85 in Waterford (exit 77)
	Follow Route 85 North until you get to Route 82 in Salem.
	Turn right onto Route 82 (east)
	The field is about a half mile on the right side of the road
From Hartford (Interstate 84)	Pass through Hartford on Interstate 84 East
	Take Route 2 (east) in East Hartford (exit 90)
	Caution - Stay to the right until you pass the route 17 off ramp (exit 7) You do not want to take Route 17
	Continue on Route 2 to the Route 11 interchange (exit 19)
	Take Route 11 South to the very end (exit 4)
	Turn left onto Route 82 (East)
	Follow 82 East and cross over Route 85
	The field is about a half mile on the right side of the road