the national association of rocketry (nar) is a non-profit tax-exempt scientific organization dedicated to consumer safety, youth education, and the advancement of technology in the hobby of sport rocketry in the united states. founded in 1957, the nar is the oldest and largest spacemodeling organization in the world with over 6000 members and 145 affiliated clubs (known as "sections") across the u.s. it was established in 1957 by orville carlisle and g. harry stine. it supports all aspects of safe consumer sport rocket flying, from small model rockets with youth groups to very large high power rockets flown by adult hobbyists.