One was returning the giant 230-foot tall “Booster” first stage back to the launch ... a backpack: Estes is a storied company dating back to the 1950s, known for its model rockets for hobbyists.

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If you’ve ever built a model ... the launch rail as it accelerates off the pad. Extra points awarded if you add in a parachute, but strictly speaking, even that’s a luxury. Stick an Estes ...

Model rockets are a heck of a lot of fun, and not a few careers in science and engineering were jump-started by the thrilling woosh and rotten-egg stench of an Estes rocket launch. Adding simple ...