If you’ve got an adult who made Estes Rockets as a kid, you’ll definitely want their help when you start your own. The excitement that building rockets creates, the passion that you both can share… it will make your rocketry adventure that much more memorable.


Suppose you already have your adult helper (if not, stop here and get one. You really can’t do this without adult help, because this project involves FIRE.) The first thing you need to do is order your Alpha Rocket Kit. You can order one online or find one at your local hobby shop.


Since this experiment is a Bonus Experiment (it’s a more expensive project, and the parts are not typically in your local grocery store or hardware store…), the materials required are not listed with the main supplies for this set.
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12 Responses to “Build and Fly a Real Alpha Rocket”

  1. Good question – most launch pads include a controller, so you should be set. You’ll see a rectangular box with wires that connect to the launcher, those are the ones you want. I can’t link directly to one on Amazon since the links are constantly changing due to the nature of Amazon. Here’s an Alpha rocket: https://amzn.to/3uFdlAh

  2. Quoted from: Nina Andres
    Hello, I’d like to order the parts for this experiment and I have a question. On the supply list is ‘Launch Pad with Controller’. Clicking on the Launch Pad link takes me to a launch pad on Amazon, but no specific controller. Is there a certain Controller we should buy? There is not a link for this.
    Thank you

    I’m in the same boat – all I can find is are the items for the Alpha III. Can you provide a link for a complete set or a link for the launch pad with a controller? I’d hate to disappoint my kiddos with yet another wrong supply order! (facepalm!) Thanks so much!

  3. I am not sure I understand your question. The link for ordering the rocket is in the Master Materials List and also above the video itself in the experiment. Is there something specific you’re looking for and not finding?

  4. sofiadiablesa says:

    I don’t see a link for this rocket. Can i get a link or links for everything I’d need to help my son with this project?

  5. Jason Elbaum says:

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  6. The link actually takes you to a listing, and just the launch pad itself looks like the first one for sale. If I were you, I’d get the special deal that includes a rocket and wadding and everything you need (except engines), including another model rocket to build, because you’re going to lose or break a few the more you do this hobby! It looks like there’s a good deal on the Taser Rocket Launch Set or the Tandem X Launch set you might consider… look further down on the page.

  7. Nina Andres says:

    Hello, I’d like to order the parts for this experiment and I have a question. On the supply list is ‘Launch Pad with Controller’. Clicking on the Launch Pad link takes me to a launch pad on Amazon, but no specific controller. Is there a certain Controller we should buy? There is not a link for this.
    Thank you

  8. Thanks for your question – I’ll forward it to our team who will be in touch with you about your account access and special request. 🙂

  9. Amanda Petrie says:

    I get the message that I don’t have access to the Advanced level summer camp materials. How do I go about getting access to those. I have a very curious, scientifically minded rising 9th grader that I need to keep busy this summer 😉

  10. It’s a plastic snap-together rocket that is meant for kids that don’t know how to use glue. It doesn’t work nearly as well as the original alpha.

  11. Jennifer Nigbur says:

    whats alpha 3?

  12. Melissa Tahmisian says:

    let me do it!!!!!!!!!!