The Estes Alpha has been a favorite in classrooms for over four decades, providing an accessible and rewarding entry point into the world of model rocketry. Its sleek design and lightweight materials ensure smooth, stable flights, making it an excellent choice for teaching the fundamentals of aerodynamics and Newton’s laws in action.
Reliable Performance Every Time
Teachers and students alike appreciate the Alpha for its consistency and dependability. Capable of soaring up to 1000 feet on Estes engines, the Alpha demonstrates how engine selection affects performance, allowing for engaging classroom experiments and altitude comparisons. The 12-inch parachute ensures gentle recovery and quick turnaround for multiple launches in a single session.
Perfect for STEM Education
The Alpha Bulk Pack encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and curiosity. Each student learns through the process of measuring, assembling, painting, and launching, gaining a tangible understanding of how science and engineering connect. Educators can easily integrate lessons on motion, stability, and force into exciting launch activities that students will never forget.
Built to Inspire the Next Generation
Beyond the science, the Alpha is about inspiration. Students who launch it experience the thrill of seeing their creation fly—an unforgettable moment that often ignites a lifelong interest in STEM. The Alpha Bulk Pack provides all the tools educators need to guide students through meaningful, memorable, and safe rocketry experiences.
Launch, Learn, and Explore
Pair the Alpha with the Estes Lifetime Launch System and start exploring the physics of flight. Experiment with different engines, measure results, and let students apply critical thinking in a fun, hands-on environment. The Alpha turns an ordinary lesson into an extraordinary journey of discovery.
