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Mini Mod™ Launch Set

SKU: 003241
$34.99
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Beginner

The Mini Mod™ Launch Set includes everything you need to introduce students to hands-on rocketry—except the consumables. With the customizable Mini Mod™ rocket, Porta-Pad II® launch pad, and Electron Beam® launch controller, this set is ideal for classrooms that already have engines and wadding on hand.

Built for flexibility and repeat use, the Mini Mod™ offers six build configurations, snap-fit assembly, and flights up to 600 feet. It’s a reliable, reusable tool for teaching rocketry basics, engineering principles, and scientific exploration in an engaging, hands-on way.

  • SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
  • RECOMMENDED ENGINES: 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T, A10-3T
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 600 ft. (183 m)

In The Classroom

What's Included?

Technical Specs

Reviews

In The Classroom

Estes Mini Mod Flying Model Rocket

The Mini Mod™ Launch Set is a classroom-friendly option designed for educators who already have Estes engines and recovery supplies in their inventory. This set includes the customizable Mini Mod™ rocket, a Porta-Pad II® launch pad, and an Electron Beam® launch controller—giving you all the durable, reusable components needed to support your STEM curriculum.

Engaging Build Process for Students

The Mini Mod™ features snap-fit, color-coded parts that make it easy for students to build with minimal supervision—no cutting or sanding required. Its modular design includes two fin options and optional body tube extensions, enabling six different build configurations and encouraging creativity and critical thinking during the construction process.

Reliable Launch Equipment Included

The included Porta-Pad II® and Electron Beam® launch controller are trusted, classroom-proven tools designed for repeat use across multiple launches and student groups. Just pair the set with compatible mini engines (like the A3-4T or A10-3T), plugs, starters, and wadding (sold separately), and you’re ready to bring rocketry to life.

Real-World STEM Applications

Capable of flying up to 600 feet and recovered via a bright streamer, the Mini Mod™ offers a powerful visual demonstration of principles like thrust, drag, and aerodynamics. It’s an excellent tool for integrating NGSS-aligned concepts into lessons in physics, engineering design, and the scientific method.

Estes Mini Mod Flying Model Rocket Launch Set

Includes Launch System!

  • Rocket

1 Mini Mod™ Rocket Kit

  • Launch Pad

Porta-Pad II

  • Launch Controller

Electron Beam Launch Controller

What You Need to Launch

What You Need to Build

  • Yellow Glue
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Clear Tape

Tools, Construction, and Finishing Supplies Not Included.

Technical Specifications

Beginner

  • Recommended Engines

1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T, A10-3T

  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II

  • Launch Rod Size

1/8 in. (3.18 mm)

  • Projected Max Altitude

600 ft. (183 m)

  • Recovery System

Streamer

  • Length

9 in. - 13 in. (22.9 cm - 33 cm)

  • Diameter

0.74 in. (19 mm)

  • Weight

0.7 oz. (19.8 g)

  • Fin Material

Molded Plastic
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This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

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Customer Reviews

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Ben Gaumer (West Des Moines, IA)
Experience level: Advanced
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Ian Starr (New Paltz, NY)
Experience level: Beginner
A great set for the true beginner

A great set for the true beginner. Great for young kids because the build experience is just enough. They get a little bit of a taste of building a rocket, that doesn’t take so long that they lose their attention and doesn’t require much dexterity or delicate gluing/sanding etc so it’s great for young kids.

A complaint is that there is not much guidance on how to effectively pack the wadding and streamer. It’s easy to get it too tight.The other is that the location at which the nose cone connects to the shock cord is not in the center of the nose cone therefore there’s a high risk for the shock cord to get pinched in between the tube and the nose cone when closing up the rocket for launch. Because this is designed for a real young kids, they don’t pay attention to a lot of details like this, so the risk of losing the rocket is higher without this kind of guidance or improvement in the design. These two factors combined set us up for losing two rockets because the recovery system didn’t deploy and the rocket nose dived straight into the Earth and crumpled up the tube entirely. Totally fixable with replacement tubes, but a little bit of a bummer.

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Erich Fitschen (Huntersville, NC)
Experience level: Advanced
Great STEM birthday party idea for my daughter's 9th Birthday

Great STEM birthday party idea for my daughter's 9th Birthday. Kids worked in 3 teams of 4 testing out various fuelselage lengths and fin types. All worked flawlessly and fin changeout was a snap!

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