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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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
The Rocketeers of 2023: Soaring Together with Estes

The Rocketeers of 2023: Soaring Together with Estes

  Rocketeers of 2023: Soaring Together with Estes In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where dreams of exploration and adventure take flight, there exists a community of individuals whose...