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EST0689 Estes Celestial Explorer™ Flying Model Rocket Kit
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EST0689 Estes Celestial Explorer™ Flying Model Rocket Kit

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Rocket Kit Overview:

Ready for liftoff? The Estes Celestial Explorer™ is the perfect beginner rocket, offering easy assembly in under 10 minutes and thrilling flights that reach up to 1,000 feet. Get ready for high-flying fun!

About the Celestial Explorer™ Rocket


Quick, High-Flying Fun

The Estes Celestial Explorer™ Flying Model Rocket Kit is a beginner-friendly, high-performance rocket that assembles in under 10 minutes with no special tools required. Weighing just 1.7 ounces, its durable yet lightweight design ensures stable flight and smooth parachute-assisted landings. Compatible with A8-3, B6-4, and C6-5 18mm engines, it can soar up to 1,000 feet, offering versatile launch options for all skill levels. Ideal for parks and open fields, it’s a reliable and exciting way to introduce anyone to the world of model rocketry, quick to build, fun to launch, and ready to fly again and again.

Features:

  • Assembles in under 10 minutes
  • Weighs just 1.7 ounces
  • Reaches altitudes up to 1,000 feet
  • Compatible with A8-3, B6-4, and C6-5 engines
  • Includes a parachute recovery system
  • Ideal for beginners and experienced rocketeers
  • Durable and lightweight design
  • Great for parks and open fields

Includes:

  • (1) Celestial Explorer™ Flying Model Rocket Kit

Needed to Complete:

  • Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller
  • A8-3, B6-4 or C6-5 Engines
  • Recovery Wadding
  • Plastic Cement

Specifications:

Length 20.3 in. (52cm)
Diameter 0.98 in. (25mm)
Weight 1.7oz. (48.2g)
Projected Max Altitude 1000ft. (305m)
Launch System Porta Pad II
Recommended Engines A8-3, B6-4 & C6-5

*Tech Note: This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

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