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Estes Celestial Explorer™ Model Rocket Kit #0689

$21.99

Estes Celestial Explorer Model Rocket Kit #0689 is a beginner quick-build rocket with molded plastic fins and a 12-inch parachute. Assembly and launch supplies are separate. Launch readinessApproved motors: A8-3, B6-4 and C6-5 Launch rod: 1/8...

Model rocket details

Included items and launch supplies

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.

Product type
Individual rocket kit
Skill level
Beginner
Build type
Quick assembly with molded plastic fins
Separate launch system
Required
Recommended first motor
A8-3
Motor diameter
18 mm
Approved motor classes
A, B, C
Recovery
12 in. (30.5 cm) parachute
Launch rod
1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
Manufacturer-stated maximum
Up to 1000 ft under appropriate conditions
Age guidance
Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12

Recommended motors

A8-3, B6-4, C6-5

Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.

Included

  • Celestial Explorer rocket kit
  • Molded plastic fin components
  • 12-inch parachute
  • Manufacturer instructions

You will also need

  • Exact approved model rocket engine
  • Starter and plug
  • Recovery wadding
  • Porta-Pad II or exact compatible launch pad
  • Electron Beam or exact compatible launch controller
  • Four AA alkaline batteries
  • Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
  • Plastic cement
Assembly
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Product details

Estes Celestial Explorer Model Rocket Kit #0689 is a beginner quick-build rocket with molded plastic fins and a 12-inch parachute. Assembly and launch supplies are separate.

Launch readiness

  • Approved motors: A8-3, B6-4 and C6-5
  • Launch rod: 1/8 inch
  • Recovery: 12-inch parachute
  • Manufacturer-stated maximum: up to 1,000 feet under appropriate conditions

Still required

A compatible launch pad and controller, exact approved engine, starter, recovery wadding, four AA alkaline batteries and plastic cement are required.

Recommended for ages 10 and older, with adult supervision for rocketeers under 12.

Specifications are listed alongside the product details above.

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Model rocket details

Included items and launch supplies

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.

Product type
Individual rocket kit
Skill level
Beginner
Build type
Quick assembly with molded plastic fins
Separate launch system
Required
Recommended first motor
A8-3
Motor diameter
18 mm
Approved motor classes
A, B, C
Recovery
12 in. (30.5 cm) parachute
Launch rod
1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
Manufacturer-stated maximum
Up to 1000 ft under appropriate conditions
Age guidance
Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12

Recommended motors

A8-3, B6-4, C6-5

Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.

Included

  • Celestial Explorer rocket kit
  • Molded plastic fin components
  • 12-inch parachute
  • Manufacturer instructions

You will also need

  • Exact approved model rocket engine
  • Starter and plug
  • Recovery wadding
  • Porta-Pad II or exact compatible launch pad
  • Electron Beam or exact compatible launch controller
  • Four AA alkaline batteries
  • Suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
  • Plastic cement