Unleash the Scream of the Banshee
Build it, launch it, and soar up to 1,000 feet of high-flying excitement.
Go Higher. Fly Faster. Soar Farther.
Experience The Next Level With The All New Vogel

Launch the Future

$89.99
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Own a Piece of the Future of Spaceflight

  • Stunning 1:100 scale model of ULA’s next-generation Vulcan rocket, complete with bold, display-worthy graphics.

Launch-Ready in Minutes

  • Minimal assembly and three simple steps get you on the pad fast — perfect for beginners.

Show-Stopping Recovery System

  • Dual-parachute deployment mimics real rocket staging for a cinematic, safe landing every time.

Built on Trust Since 1958

From first launch to lifelong hobby, Estes stands behind every product and every customer.
 

Tips, stories, and inspiration to take your launches to the next level

A Day with Xyla Foxlin - The creation of the Lil’ Spite

A Day with Xyla Foxlin - The creation of the Lil’ Spite

The Origin of Spite The story of Lil’ Spite starts with a rocket called Spite. When Xyla first built Spite, it wasn’t just about flying high or fast. It was about proving to herself she could do it. Tired of people who didn’t believe she belonged in engineering because of...
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Inside the Design of Laser X2 – How Lee Piester Reimagined a Centuri Classic

Inside the Design of Laser X2 – How Lee Piester Reimagined a Centuri Classic

Some rockets are more than kits—they’re touchstones. For veteran rocketeers who grew up with Centuri and Estes, few silhouettes spark more instant recognition than the Centuri Laser-X. With Laser X2, we invited one of model rocketry’s true pioneers, Lee Piester, to revisit his classic design and answer a simple question:...
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Laser X2 – A Futuristic Classic, Reimagined

Laser X2 – A Futuristic Classic, Reimagined

Lee Piester, a rocket enthusiast since his high school days, founded Centuri Engineering in 1962. While studying industrial engineering at Arizona State University, Piester’s passion for rocketry inspired his senior thesis: a comprehensive business plan for a model rocket company. That paper became the foundation of Centuri Engineering.
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Estes Vogel: A New Era in Mid-Power, Two-Stage Rocketry

Estes Vogel: A New Era in Mid-Power, Two-Stage Rocketry

The Estes Vogel is a high-performance, two-stage model rocket that is a significant milestone in model rocketry. The expert rocketeer kit delivers a thrilling experience with its high 2,000-foot altitude, revolutionary laser-cut fins, strong body tubes, and quality components. The Vogel is NAR or Tripoli Level 1 Certificate capable too!...
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Easter Gifts That Go Beyond the Basket: An Estes Rockets Easter Gift Guide

On Easter Sunday, your loved ones will experience pure excitement when they discover an Estes Rocket inside their Easter basket this year! Our Easter basket gift guide will highlight incredible rockets that are suitable for all levels, whether you need new activities for your kids or want to utilize sunny...
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Rockets For Every Dad

Father's Day Rocketry Gift Guide 2024

It's no secret dads are notoriously hard to shop for and finding just the right gift can sometimes feel nearly impossible. True to form, he'll probably say that he doesn't want anything, but we're here to change his mind with our curated list of the best Father's Day gifts out there! Even...
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