Estes Rockets Space Corps Centurion Launch Set

Project Centurion, a response to the mysterious Asteroid Belt discovery designated XAB-1, was initiated six years ago. According to recently declassified communiques, in 2055, a Space Corps Corvette Class patrol detected an anomalous energy source near Asteroid Vesta. The patrol had stumbled upon what can only be described as an alien spacecraft engaged in clandestine observations of Earth. Before it could be determined if the strange vessel was friend or foe, it disappeared in a brilliant flash of blue light, leaving nothing behind. The questions remain: Where did the alien ship come from, and what was its mission? More importantly, will it return, and will it bring with it an invading army, or will we be greeted by new alien allies from a distant world?

With no choice but to prepare for the worst, Space Corps commissioned Project Centurion to meet the defense needs of Earth and the Solar Colonies. This crash program engaged the best scientific and engineering minds from throughout the Solar System, tasked with designing and building an adaptive space defense system to counter an unknown but potentially powerful adversary. No expense or effort was spared, and the result is the Space Corps Centurion agile interceptor and space fighter, now operational and ready to protect Earth and the human settlements.

The Estes Space Corp Centurion model rocket is an almost-ready-to-fly scale version of this future, historic space fighter. Simply install the included 9-inch parachute and shock cord, and your assembly is complete. The Space Corps Centurion launches upright using a standard Estes launch pad and launch controller (included) and returns to Earth under its own parachute. This versatile model can fly on a wide range of Estes A through C engines, allowing you to select the right engine for your field and wind conditions. With a maximum altitude of 700 feet on a C6-5 engine, it's not quite high enough to make orbit, but plenty of altitude to impress your launch day spectators.

Launch your own Estes Space Corp Centurion today and do your part to safeguard humanity! The LAUNCH SYSTEM includes the Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller. To launch, you'll need Estes model rocket engines, starters, and recovery wadding (sold separately), as well as four 1.5V high-quality AA alkaline batteries for the launch controller (not included).

There's no thrill quite like launching a model rocket, watching it streak skyward, reach peak altitude, and then return gently to Earth. And when you build them, the thrill is even better than ever. Thanks to Estes model rocketry, kids can explore the wondrous world of science while experimenting with different combinations of rockets, engines, and accessories to better understand how rockets reach outer space.

The Space Corps Centurion is an easy-to-assemble, Beginner-level rocket with pre-colored parts. Recommended engines include the A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, and C6-5 (sold separately). With a projected altitude of 700 feet (213 meters) on a C6-5 engine, and an estimated assembly time of just 15 minutes, the Space Corps Centurion is the perfect way to launch your journey into the exciting world of model rocketry.

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