Estes Space2Inspire Model Rocket Kit - ASTRA Play Award & Top Summer Toy 2025

Estes Doctor Proctor's Space2Inspire Model Rocket

Estes Space2Inspire Model Rocket Parachute Recovery

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Space2Inspire STEM Kit

SKU: 009428

$59.99

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We’re proud to share that the Space2Inspire™ STEM Kit has earned two major honors: it has been recognized as a 2025 ASTRA Star Play Award Finalist and named a Top Summer Toy 2025 Winner by The Toy Insider! These prestigious accolades celebrate products that inspire creativity, learning, and meaningful play—making Space2Inspire a perfect fit for classrooms and at-home exploration alike. Developed in partnership with astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, this hands-on rocket kit empowers students to blend science, art, and self-expression through model rocketry. These awards highlight the kit’s exceptional ability to engage young minds and educators in a truly out-of-this-world experience.

Introducing the Space2Inspire STEM Kit, a unique blend of science, art, and aerospace education! Created in collaboration with Dr. Sian Proctor, an astronaut and artist known for her space-inspired art, this rocket kit invites young explorers to merge creativity with STEM learning! Designed for beginners ages 10 and up, the kit includes everything needed to get students launching and exploring the skies!

The Space2Inspire kit incorporates color-changing fins and a blank parachute that students can decorate themselves, making each rocket a one-of-a-kind creation. The color-changing fins offer a fun way to learn about the science of light and the electromagnetic spectrum!

A digital activity booklet, accessible via QR code on the included instruction sheet, guides kids through exciting projects that connect art and science, reinforcing Dr. Proctor's mission to inspire creativity in space exploration! Perfect for family fun and STEM education, this kit is more than just building a rocket—it's a launchpad for creativity and learning!

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
RECOMMENDED ENGINES: C5-3, C6-3
PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 450 ft. (137 m)

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Overview

Introducing the Space2Inspire STEM Kit

The Space2Inspire STEM Kit by Estes is a revolutionary fusion of science, art, and aerospace education, designed in collaboration with Dr. Sian Proctor, an astronaut, artist, and geoscientist! Dr. Proctor, renowned for her contributions to space science and art, brings her creative vision to this one-of-a-kind rocket kit, making it perfect for young explorers eager to blend creativity with STEM learning! This kit is a fantastic way for students to dive into the exciting world of rocketry, while also exploring concepts of light, color, and self-expression. With everything needed to launch included in the box, students can get hands-on experience with aerospace concepts and rocket launching!

Hands-On Creativity Meets STEM Learning

The Space2Inspire kit is packed with interactive elements that allow students to personalize their rocket. It features color-changing fins and a blank, white parachute that can be decorated, making each rocket truly unique! These hands-on artistic elements emphasize Dr. Proctor’s belief in merging art with science, offering young rocketeers the chance to create a rocket that reflects their personality and imagination!

Learning About Light with Color-Changing Fins

The color-changing fins aren’t just fun—they’re educational too! They provide a visual way to understand the science of light and the electromagnetic spectrum. When exposed to sunlight, the fins change color, demonstrating how different wavelengths of light affect materials. This feature offers an engaging way to introduce students to foundational concepts in physics and optics, sparking curiosity about how we see light and perceive color!

Digital Activity Booklet for Ongoing Exploration

Every Space2Inspire kit includes a QR code linking to a digital activity booklet, loaded with interactive projects that connect art and science! Students can explore topics ranging from rocketry basics to creative exercises inspired by Dr. Proctor’s space-themed artwork and poetry. These activities align with Dr. Proctor’s mission to inspire creativity in space exploration and encourage students to think like both scientists and artists! The booklet provides step-by-step guides, educational facts, and inspirational challenges to extend learning beyond the rocket launch.

A Launchpad for Creativity and Discovery

The Space2Inspire STEM Kit is more than just a model rocket; it’s an invitation to explore the universe through both scientific and creative lenses. Ideal for classrooms or STEM clubs, this kit is designed to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and provide an unforgettable experience of building, learning, and launching! With Space2Inspire, students can reach for the stars while bringing their unique vision to life!

Includes Everything Needed to Launch!

Rocket

1 Space2Inspire Rocket Kit

Engines

2 C6-3 Engines with 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

Plastic Cement, Fine Sandpaper

Tools, Construction, and Finishing Supplies Not Included. Shop Supplies

Almost perfect

The good: Bought this for my daughter to assemble together. Was great and easy for a 5 year old with adult supervision. Especially the colorable parachute.

The launch pad was easy to assemble. Rocket flew perfectly on ascent.

The bad: the rocket body comes with a preinstalled shock cord. I gave it a tug and it seemed fine. When we launched the rocket, the parachute was ejected as expected, but the shock cord ripped out of the body. With so little weight on the nose cone, the parachute drifted forever and eventually landed in the trees. So check your shock cord and don’t trust the install!

Inspiration

My grandson who is 9 wat he'd the video on YouTube and did all construction himself.
We had a little difficulty with the first launch dead batteries and then burned igniter. However third try was a success
And then using the more powerful engine put a big smile on everyones face