Estes Rocket Science STEM Kit
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Estes Rocket Science STEM Kit Starter Set

Rocket Science STEM Kit

SKU: 005326
$54.99
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Beginner

Launch hands-on learning with the Estes Rocket Science STEM Kit! This complete set allows students to build and launch a real rocket that soars up to 1,100 feet, then gently returns to earth with a parachute for multiple flights. The kit includes everything you need for classroom success, from the launch system and engines to the Mini AltiTrak altitude tracker for data-driven experiments.

Designed to make STEM concepts come alive, each kit includes a QR code linking to a downloadable STEM Activity Booklet and Rainy Day Activities worksheets. These resources extend learning with physics challenges, data collection projects, and creative problem-solving tasks. Bring rocketry to your curriculum and inspire students to explore the science of flight through hands-on discovery.

  • SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
  • RECOMMENDED ENGINES: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1100 ft. (335 m)

Overview

The Estes Rocket Science Starter Set is more than just a rocket—it’s a complete hands-on learning experience designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and a love of STEM in your students. Perfect for classrooms, STEM clubs, scouting groups, or summer camps, this kit combines the thrill of launching a real model rocket with lessons in physics, engineering, and data collection. Students don’t just watch science happen—they become the scientists driving the discovery.

Build, Launch, and Experiment

Your students will begin by building their very own model rocket, gaining hands-on experience with engineering concepts like aerodynamics, stability, and propulsion. With the included launch system and engines, they’ll watch their rocket soar up to 1,100 feet—an unforgettable demonstration of the principles of thrust and Newton’s Laws of Motion. After recovery, the excitement doesn’t stop. Students can swap out different engines, re-launch, and compare performance, turning each flight into an experiment that reinforces classroom lessons.

Measure, Track, and Analyze

Every launch is an opportunity for real-world data collection. With the included Mini AltiTrak altitude tracker, students can measure rocket performance and calculate altitude. This transforms rocket launches into engaging STEM challenges—collecting data, forming hypotheses, and analyzing results just like professional scientists and engineers. The process builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while making abstract scientific concepts concrete and exciting.

Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators

More than a rocket kit, this is an entry point into aerospace, engineering, and STEM careers. The Rocket Science Starter Set creates lasting memories for students while providing teachers with a powerful tool to connect core curriculum to real-world applications. Whether you’re leading a classroom, summer camp, or youth program, this kit delivers both fun and meaningful learning in every launch. The sky is no longer the limit—it’s just the beginning.

Includes Everything Needed to Launch!

  • Rocket

1 Rocket Science Rocket Kit
  • Engines

2 Different Engines, Plugs, Starters and Wadding
  • Launch Pad

 Porta-Pad II Launch Pad
  • Launch Controller

 Electron Beam Launch Controller
  • Enough Supplies for

 2 Launches

What You Need To Build (Not Included)

  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Yellow Glue
  • Hobby Knife
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Live, Online Training and 1:1 Support

Estes Education has been a leader in STEM education for over 60 years. We know that STEM is a vital interdisciplinary topic that requires hands-on and inclusive learning. Explore these supporting materials to take learning to new heights!

Should you have need, you can meet with a member of Education team for FREE, 1:1 online support to learn rocketry basics, how to apply our curriculum, and discover unique teaching strategies. Our team is eager to answer your questions!

Technical Specifications

Beginner
  • Recommended Engines

1/2A6-2, A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II
  • Launch Rod Size

1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
  • Projected Max Altitude

1100 ft. (335 m)
  • Recovery System

12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
  • Length

12.6 in. (32 cm)
  • Diameter

0.98 in. (25 mm)
  • Weight

1.2 oz. (34 g)
  • Fin Material

Molded Plastic

Technical Specifications

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

Learn About Model Rocket Safety!

Not sure how to safely launch a rocket with your group? Head over to our dedicated Safety instructions page for videos, support, and more!
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Customer Reviews

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Darrell Canter (Fernandina Beach, FL)
Great

Great, only the chute didn’t deploy and it drifted into a tree.. oh well , order another and try again

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Anonymous (Queens, NY)
My first rocket

I have been into model rocketry for a while now, and this is what started it all! The first flight was a fail because the launch rod had a burr that I should have, but forgot, to sand. The second flight, the parachute and nose cone separated from the rest of the rocket, but it flew well. I should have added more glue to the shock chord mount. The third flight flew well without a nose cone or parachute. I should mention that when I got this kit, it had three engines and no plastic altitude tracker. It was such a crowd pleaser, I learned a lot about the hobby, and have been into model rocketry ever since!

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Anonymous (Halifax, PA)

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