The Estes Orion 3D Rocket Kit introduces students to an exciting fusion of traditional model rocketry and modern 3D printing technology. This three-pack set allows learners to build and fly three different rockets – Bellatrix, Mintaka, and Rigel – each designed to highlight unique engineering concepts and flight capabilities. By combining hands-on craftsmanship with digital fabrication, Orion 3D turns the classroom into a true aerospace design lab.
A 3D printer is required to use this product; 3D printer sold separately.
Comprehensive Kit Components
The Orion 3D includes everything needed to get started: body tubes, parachute, shock cord, engine mount, engine block, spacer, space tube, retainer ring, engine hook, vibrant decals, and precision laser-cut centering rings. Spec sheets for each rocket are included to guide students through construction, flight prep, and recovery. Shortly after purchase, educators receive downloadable STL files for 3D printing critical parts – the fin can, coupler, and nose cone – ensuring every build is both customizable and educational.
Three Rockets – Three Learning Opportunities
Bellatrix (13mm): Designed for streamlined flights up to 300 feet, Bellatrix uses a streamer recovery system and helps students learn the fundamentals of safe launches and aerodynamic stability.
Mintaka (18mm): This rocket climbs to an altitude of 700 feet under parachute recovery. It challenges students to explore higher thrust engines, longer flight profiles, and parachute-based descent rates.
Rigel (24mm): The most advanced rocket in the kit, Rigel soars to 900 feet and utilizes an 18-inch parachute for recovery. Its larger size and higher-powered engines give students a deeper appreciation for scale, weight, and thrust-to-mass ratios.
STEM Learning in Action
The Orion 3D is more than a rocket kit – it’s a complete STEM experience. By incorporating 3D printing, students gain exposure to digital manufacturing, problem solving, and materials engineering. Building and flying three progressively larger rockets reinforces physics principles such as thrust, drag, mass, and altitude. Whether used in classrooms, summer camps, or after-school programs, the Orion 3D provides a hands-on way to ignite curiosity and inspire future innovators.
*3D print files will be emailed to you shortly after purchase*
The Estes ORBIS™ 3D Bulk Pack bridges the gap between imagination and innovation. Designed for the classroom, it empowers students to use 3D printing technology to create real, flyable rockets. By selecting from multiple STL design files and printing their own components, students gain firsthand experience in additive manufacturing and modern product design.
From Idea to Launch
After printing their parts, students combine them with lightweight airframe components to build their rockets and watch their creations lift off into the sky. This process transforms abstract concepts like prototyping, aerodynamics, and iteration into a thrilling, visible result. The ORBIS™ gives every student a chance to see their ideas take flight in an exciting and memorable way.
Accessible and Engaging for All Skill Levels
No prior CAD experience is needed. The kit provides several pre-designed STL files for 3D printing, making it simple for educators to introduce students to advanced manufacturing technology. With multiple fin and nose cone options, each rocket can be customized for a unique look and performance, encouraging creativity and experimentation.
Complete Classroom Pack
The ORBIS™ 3D Bulk Pack includes everything needed for a class of 12 students to build and launch their rockets. The kit comes with parachutes, shock cords, engine hooks, body tubes, engine blocks, and spacer tools. After purchase, educators receive access to downloadable STL files so students can print their own plastic parts in any color or filament type they choose.
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators
Perfect for STEM labs, camps, or after-school programs, the ORBIS™ 3D Bulk Pack demonstrates the full engineering design cycle from concept to construction to testing. It encourages problem solving, critical thinking, and curiosity about how ideas become reality. With the ORBIS™, students do more than learn about technology. They use it to explore, experiment, and create.
**A 3D printer is required to use this product; 3D printer sold separately.**
By purchasing this product, you agree to the terms of a limited-use license for the included 3D print files. These files are provided for personal, non-commercial use only. Redistribution, resale, uploading, or sharing of the digital files in any form—whether publicly or privately—is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of Estes’ copyright and license agreement.
Unauthorized distribution may result in legal action. Estes reserves all rights to enforce intellectual property protections as allowed by law.
