The Rocketry Challenge Starter set is designed to bring you into the adventure of competition rocketry. The first step to succeeding in these competitions is learning how to build, finish and launch a model rocket! The Rocketry Challenge Starter Set comes complete with 12 Estes Alpha rockets, 24 B6-4 engines, 2 LifeTime Launch Systems, and a pile of stickers to make each rocket unique.
Learn the basics of building, finishing and painting a model rocket, then fly with the LifeTime Launch System!
Mean, lean and wicked! D and E engine powered at its finest! Breaks down for easy transport.
An A8-3 engine is your best bet for students to launch their rockets and see the entire flight profile.
Estes engine bulk packs are convenient and include everything your students need to prepare their rockets for launching.
PLEASE NOTE: This item will ship by US Postal Service only. You MUST HAVE a physical mailbox or post office box for delivery.
We invite you to take a Journey! Be a rocketeer and experience the wonder of creativity, innovation and exploration with your own craft. This classically-designed, Beginner skill level rocket will thrill every time you launch it into the blue. Powered by Estes model rocket engines (sold separately), the Journey can soar up to 1100 feet. The Journey’s pre-colored parts and easy self-stick decal make this launch set a perfect choice for novice modelers.
ENGINES FOR MODEL ROCKETS
2 – D12-3 Engines 2 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
The Alpha III STEM educational kit inspires kids through hands-on, explorative learning. Kids ponder the wondrous world of science as they learn how rockets reach outer space. Designed with pre-colored parts and self-stick decals, the Alpha III be ready for liftoff in under an hour. Includes 12 rockets, each with its own set of instructions.
3 – E12-4 Engines 4 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
ATTENTION: Additional Hazardous Materials shipping and handling charge of $35.49 will be applied at checkout.
ATTENTION: These engines cannot be sent to post office boxes. Please be sure to provide a PHYSICAL ADDRESS when purchasing E and F sized engines.
Flame resistant recovery wadding protects the recovery system and is necessary to launch model rockets.
36.8 inches tall! E16-4 and F15-6 engine powered!
ATTENTION: Requires PS II Launch Base (3552) with 1/4″ launch rod or Porta-Pad E Launch Pad (2238) and E Launch Controller (2230) or Pro Series II Launch Controller (2240) with 30′ of wire – Sold Separately
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The Alpha III was the first rocket in the Beginner level series. With easy-to-assemble parts, you’ll be ready for liftoff in an hour.
LAUNCH SYSTEM INCLUDED.
This Big Daddy is a real head-turner at the launch field! It’s been redesigned to handle our Estes E enginesso it will fly over twice as high as it used to.
Standing taller than the Statue of Liberty and with more thrust than the mighty Saturn V, the NASA SLS (Space Launch System) is ready to take humanity back to the moon and on to Mars! This highly detailed scale model comes pre-finished and ready to launch.
The Big Bertha gives you a slow, realistic liftoff. What a thrill it is to watch! Propelled by powerful Estes standard model rocket engines, this beauty travels to 500 feet. In one afternoon your Bertha is ready for an exciting time at the launch field!
Almost 27 inches tall and powered by D, E and F engines, this 1:5.3 Scale Model is an impressive Sport and Scale model of the sounding rocket manufactured from Lacrosse rocket motors for the project Hardtack Nuclear Test Series.
2 – E16-6 Engines 2 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
Three popular kits in one bulk pack.
4 each of the Alpha, Viking and Generic rockets.
2 – E16-4 Engines 2 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
2 – D12-5 Engines 2 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
The Space Corps Centurion agile interceptor and space fighter was designed for one purpose: defend Earth and its Solar Colonies from a mysterious alien presence lurking in among the Asteroids. The Estes Centurion space fighter comes almost ready to fly. Launch today and do your part to safeguard humanity!
Includes an easy to assemble rocket with all pre-colored parts, launch equipment, two different engines, four starters, four starter plugs, twelve squares of recovery wadding and one Mini AltiTrak Altitude Tracker! Everything you need to conduct your very own “STEM experiment”!
LAUNCH SYSTEM INCLUDED.INCLUDES 2 ENGINES! (1 B6-4, 1 C6-5)
Included in this starter set :
The 2160 Saturn V rocket comes almost ready to fly out of the box and includes a display stand to celebrate the historic 50th anniversary of the moon landing!
Already have launch equipment and just want the rocket? Purchase this Saturn V standalone ready to fly kit.
Interested in a more advanced Saturn V builders kit? Try the 1:100th scale Saturn V Builders Model.
This is the Estes Athena X model rocket starter set skill level beginner. Two rocket kits with motors and a launch pad and controller.
3 – C5-3 Engines 4 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
Big value and even bigger fun! The Tandem-X Launch Set includes the impressive, easy-to-assemble Amazon rocket (over 29 in. tall!) and the high-performance Crossfire ISX rocket. The Amazon builds quick with pre-colored plastic parts and self-stick graphics. The Crossfire ISX is a perfect next-step to an Intermediate level model with laser cut wood fins and self-stick decals.
4 – A3-4T Engines 4 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
3 – C6-0 Engines 4 – Starters 4 – Starter Plugs
Just the right size Launch Pad for launching mini engine powered rockets.
Please Note: Launch Pad not for use with standard engine powered rockets.
