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Rockets - Ready-To-Fly
Estes Athena RTF Rocket Kit
NEW! Estes Athena RTF Rocket Kit
Lift off to astounding heights of up to 1100 feet (335 m) with the amazing Athena RTF Rocket Kit! Includes a fully assembled rocket with recovery chute. Requires engine, launch pad, launch controller, recovery wadding, igniters and plugs. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 10 and up.
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NEW! Estes Loadstar RTF Rocket Set
Blast off to heights of up to 700 feet (213 m) over and over again with the thrilling Loadstar RTF Rocket Set from Estes! Includes a fully assembled rocket with recovery chute. Requires engine, launch pad, launch controller, recovery wadding, igniters and plugs. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 10 and up.
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Rocket Building Accessories
Estes AltiTrak Rocket Altitude Finder
Estes AltiTrak Rocket Altitude Finder
Find out how high your rockets really fly with the Estes AltiTrak Rocket Altitude Finder! Features an easy-to-read display with altitude and elevation angle readings, detailed instructions and a full 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. Requires assembly and glue. Adult supervision recommended.
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E2X Series Rocket Kits
NEW! Estes Gold Strike/Silver Streak E2X Rocket Set
Launch up to 725 feet (220 m) with the Gold Strike – or up to 200 feet (61 m) with the mini-sized Silver Streak…set includes two exciting rockets for the price of one! Requires engines, launch pad, launch controller, recovery wadding, igniters and plugs. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 10 and up.
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Rocket Launch Sets (Without Motor)
Estes Taser E2X Launch Set
NEW! Estes Taser E2X Launch Set
Fly as high as 1,000 feet in the air with the easy-to-assemble Taser E2X Launch Set from Estes! Features a unique, 3-fin design, recovery chute, a launch pad, launch controller and a safety cap with streamer. Requires engines, recovery wadding and 4 “AA” batteries. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 10 and up.
 
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NEW! Estes Tandem-X E2X/Level 1 Launch Set
Fly up to 650 feet high with the Amazon – or launch up to 1200 feet in the air with the Crossfire ISX…both are included in the Tandem-X E2X/Level 1 Launch Set from Estes! Features two recovery chutes, one launch pad, one launch controller and a safety cap with streamer. Requires engines, recovery wadding and 4 “AA” batteries.
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Rocket Kits - Level 2
Estes Guardian Rocket Kit
Estes Guardian Rocket Kit
Fly up to 700 feet (213 m) with the multi-fin Guardian missile! Features die-cut balsa fins, a one-piece tapered plastic nose cone, recovery chute, self-adhesive decals and a full 1-year warranty. Requires engines, glue, paint, igniters, recovery wadding, tube-type plastic cement and launch supplies. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 10 and up.
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Rocket Kits - Level 1
Estes Taser Twin Rocket Kit
Fly up to 700 feet (213 m) with the multi-fin Guardian missile! Features die-cut balsa fins, a one-piece tapered plastic nose cone, recovery chute, self-adhesive decals and a full 1-year warranty. Requires engines, glue, paint, igniters, recovery wadding, tube-type plastic cement and launch supplies. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 10 and up.
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Rocket Educators Packs
Estes Viking Educator Pack (12)
Estes Viking Rocket Educator Pack (12)
The Viking is an easy to build, high performance model rocket featuring self-adhesive decals and a bright streamer for soft, gentle landings. Capable of reaching altitudes up to 1470 ft. (448m), these rockets are sure to delight student and teachers alike.
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Rocket Engine Educator Packs
Estes B6-4 Rocket Engine Educator Pack (24)
This pack of 24 B6-4 single stage model rocket engines is a great value. In this bulk package you get 24 B6-4 engines, 30 model rocket igniters, 24 igniter plugs and recovery wadding. Great for model rocket educators.
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Estes E2X UP Aerospace Space Loft Bulk Pack (12)
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Skill Levels
1
2
3
4

You’ll find a Skill Level number assigned to every kit on www.rocketfun.com. This number tells you how much previous model rocketry experience is recommended in order to build and fly the kit successfully.
Beginners should choose Skill Level 1 rockets. Skill Level 2 kits are for experienced modelers. Advanced rocket fliers will find Skill Level 3 kits an exciting test of their abilities, while Skill Level 4 kits are recommended only for expert rocketeer's.
Once you’ve mastered a particular skill level, you’re ready to move on to the next one.


ModelRocket Safety Code
The National Association of Rocketry has developed a list of guidelines, that provide additional information about how to fly your model rockets safely and successfully.

National Association of Rocketry


Nose Cone
NOSE CONE:
Guides airflow around the rocket (streamlines).
Body Tube
BODY TUBE:
Main structural part (airframe), usually a strong paper tube.
Recovery System
RECOVERY SYSTEM:
Device for getting the rocket back safely and intact for repeat use
Wadding
WADDING:
Protects recovery system from hot ejection charge gasses.
Launch Lug
LAUNCH LUG:
Guides rocket straight off launcher.
Fins, Rocket Engine and Moter Mount
FINS:
Keep rocket traveling straight.
ROCKET ENGINE:
Safe, non-reusable device. A new engine is needed for each rocket flight.
ENGINE MOUNT:
Holds engine in place.