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Estes Rockets

Destination Mars™ MAV™

SKU: 007283
UPC: 047776072831
MSRP/MAP: $21.99
$21.99
Beginner

The Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) is the first rocket in the Estes Destination Mars series. A truly unique rocket, the MAV will keep you excited about the next steps to landing humans on Mars!

Overview 

Needed to Fly

Specs

Reviews

Overview

Talking about Destination Mars Rocket: Once again, American engineers and astronauts are being put to the test as they work towards answering the call to land humans on Mars by 2033. Estes answers the call to bring the space race to budding astronauts and enthusiasts worldwide, just like in 1958.

Meet the first release in Estes' series Destination Mars, the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV)! This lightweight and decorated rocket delights kids and adults while tracking NASA's achievements in reaching the next frontier. Imaginations may soar to Mars, but this MAV stays in the earth's atmosphere.

Here are the main features of Destination Mars Rocket:

  • As a beginner rocket, the MAV is easy to assemble and a great way to introduce kids and adults to the world of rocketry.
  • Designers have created the MAV to reach heights of 250 feet on a C6-3 engine. Thus, making it a perfect flyer for smaller launch sites.
  • The MAV is the first release in Estes' series Destination Mars.

Additionally, the company will release more rockets in the series in the future. This will bring enthusiasts even more options to explore the final frontier.

The MAV is perfect for smaller launch sites. Ideal for enhancing aerospace and outer space educational programs.

Estes Mav Recovery

What You Need to Fly

C5-3 Engines
$12.99
C6-3 Engines
$12.99
Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller
$39.99
Recovery Wadding
$5.99
Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding.
Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Technical Specifications

  • Recommended Engines

C5-3, C6-3

  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II

  • Projected Max Altitude

250 ft. (76 m)

  • Recovery System

18 in. (45.7 cm) Parachute

  • Length

12.7 in. (32.3 cm)

  • Diameter

1.64 in. (42 mm)

  • Weight

3 oz. (85 g)

  • Fin Material

Molded Plastic
Estes 7283 MAV Parts

Needed to Build (sold separately)

Pencil, plastic cement and masking tape.
Download Instructions
This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

Customer Reviews

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dale coryea (East Palestine, OH)

unfortuneportaitlly they do not inform you that the rockets base is larger than the porta pad II blast protector , there for the landing gear hangs up on launch and prevents a successful launch

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide the best possible service and products. We would love the opportunity to assist you further and address any concerns you may have. Please reach out to us at service@estesrockets.com so we can help resolve the issue.

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Nonno (Denver, NC)
not a SMALL field rocket

This rocket with the recommended C6 engine is NOT for a small field! Some duct tape wrapped around the launch rod to prevent the rocket fins from resting on the launch pad is helpful. Otherwise the fin pads will get caught on the smaller diameter metal base, and the rocket will not lift off. If the fin pads snag on the base, the motor burns through a hole in the metal base and the rocket never leaves the pad.

It's a magnificent rocket with a LARGE field.

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Nathan Garrison (Chicago, IL)
Shock cord rips out.

The shock cord needs a better way to attach to the rocket body. Mayne a cut on the body itself or an extra loop of plastic inside?

We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't up to par. We take all feedback seriously and would appreciate the chance to address your concerns. Please email us at service@estesrockets.com so we can assist you directly.

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