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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
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
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
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,...
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...
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...
