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IGNITE THE IMAGINATION THROUGH LEARNING

Introducing the Complete Estes Educator Catalog
Hands-On Learning Begins with Estes!
  • Why Model Rocketry in the Learning Environment?
  • Teacher's Starter Set
  • E2X Series
  • BETA Series
  • Explorer Series
  • Building Supplies
  • Flight Accessories and Launch Equipment
  • Videos and Software
  • Curriculum Materials
  • Additional Learning Tools
  • Educator Resources
  • Important Facts about Model Rocket Engines
  • FREE INFORMATION DOWNLOADS 
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    ESTES: The Company
    For over thirty-seven years Estes Industries has been the world's leader in the manufacturing of safe, reliable and high quality model rocket products. They are continuing this tradition with new and innovative educational products.

    The need to provide an easy-to-use and exciting teaching aid for science awareness and education was the thrust behind Vern Estes' development of Estes Industries back in 1957. We are dedicated to this premise and always will be!

    Since then, over 300,000,000 safe, successful launches have occurred in a wide range of educational and recreational settings.

    Estes Products:
    From its inception, four qualities have made model rocketry a safe and easy-to-use learning medium for instructors in all learning environments. These qualities are:

  • Precisely manufactured, expendable solid propellant engines that are of proven design, tested safe and conform to strict performance parameters, and they are easy to use!
  • Safety oriented rocket construction materials like balsa wood, paper and plastic. Models are designed to absorb the energy of any impact by crushing.
  • Absolute control of the launch sequence through the use of specially designed electrical launch controllers, stable launch pads and electrical igniters.
  • Reliable recovery mechanisms to return the rocket safely to the ground for subsequent flights.

    • Our Goal:
    To ignite your students' imagination by providing the materials you need to safely and successfully promote hands-on explorative learning. You'll find materials such as our ready-to-use curriculum packages (pages 13 and 14), which make learning and teaching Estes model rocketry easier than ever! Also, our convenient bulk packs (pages 4-7) solve your financial and logistical concerns. Our Guarantee: Safety and Excitement!

    Model rocketry is a legally permitted youth activity in every state in the nation and has maintained a higher proportional safety record than Little League Baseball, roller skating, bicycle riding, swimming, high school football and model airplanes. More than one million youngsters and adults now take part annually.

    Model rocketry is used in more than 15,000 elementary, junior high and high school science curriculums across the country. The Federal Food and Drug Administration has exempted model rocket engines from the classification of banned hazardous substances. The Consumer Product Safety Commission accepted into its regulations all existing model rocketry exemptions set forth by the FDA. The Department of Transportation officially classified model rocket engines as toy propellant devices and not as fireworks.

    The U.S. Post Office has determined that model rocket engines do not create a handling hazard to their personnel. The Federal Aviation Agency has exempted model rocketry from the FAA regulations.

    Since 1968 the National Fire Protection Association has endorsed model rocketry activities in its foreword to NFPA Code 41L "1968 Code for Model Rocketry" and in 1972, exempted model rocketry from the classification of fireworks in NFPA Code 494L (now 1121) "1972 Model State Fireworks Law." NFPA 1122 Code for Model Rocketry is the current standard upon which model rocket activities are based.

    Who Endorses Estes Model Rocketry
    Model rocketry has been endorsed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and has been approved by the U.S. Army and Air Force as a safe, worthwhile activity for service personnel and families. Youth groups including YMCA, 4-H clubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Space Camps and Shuttle Camps, Starbase, and the Young Astronauts Program also utilize the unique educational qualities of model rocketry.

    Estes model rocket products are recommended for ages 10 and up. Adult supervision recommended for those under 12 years of age. Rocket appearances are subject to change without notice.

    Unless otherwise specified, all model rocketry kits in this brochure require assembly. Launch systems, engines, glue, construction supplies and tools are not included.