{"product_id":"orbitron-stem-kit","title":"Orbitron™ STEM Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Beginner STEM Rocket Kit With More to Offer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orbitron™ STEM Kit gives retailers a compelling beginner model rocket option that goes beyond the standard launch experience. By combining the futuristic Orbitron™ rocket with a launch pad, controller, two D12-7 engines, and a guided STEM activity experience, the kit delivers a clear value proposition for customers looking for an engaging introduction to model rocketry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginner skill level makes the Orbitron™ approachable for new rocketeers, while its bold sci-fi styling and transparent payload compartment give it strong visual appeal. Capable of reaching up to 950 feet, it offers the kind of flight performance that can turn a first launch into the beginning of a lasting hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Complete Two-Launch Experience in One Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Orbitron™ STEM Kit includes one Orbitron™ Model Rocket Kit, two D12-7 engines, one Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad, and one Electron Beam® Launch Controller. With enough supplies for two launches, customers can experience a first flight, make observations or modifications, and return to the pad for another test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor retailers, that makes the Orbitron™ STEM Kit an easy step-up from selling a standalone rocket. Customers receive the core equipment they need to begin launching, while the reusable launch system and Orbitron™ rocket create natural opportunities for future engine and model rocket purchases as they continue exploring the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn Every Launch Into a Hands-On STEM Mission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe downloadable Orbitron™ STEM Kit Activity Booklet transforms the rocket's transparent payload compartment into the center of the Mars-themed \"Leafy Launch\" mission. Accessed through a QR code included in the box, the booklet challenges participants to help an imagined Mars colony by safely delivering a plant sapling payload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, participants explore gravity, drag, center of gravity, rocket stability, and parachute recovery through hands-on experiments. They test the Orbitron™ for stability, investigate how parachute modifications affect descent time, collect launch data, and use their results to determine the best configuration for the final sapling payload flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of model rocketry, experimentation, observation, and problem solving gives the Orbitron™ STEM Kit broad appeal beyond traditional hobby customers, including families, homeschoolers, STEM enthusiasts, and anyone looking for an activity that makes science feel exciting and tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFuturistic Styling Meets Real Model Rocket Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orbitron™ stands out with cyberpunk-inspired graphics, molded plastic fins, and a transparent payload section that immediately communicates its experimental purpose. Powered by the included D12-7 engines, it can soar up to 950 feet before returning under an 18-inch parachute recovery system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the included engines have been used, customers can continue flying the Orbitron™ on recommended C11-3, C11-5, D12-5, and D12-7 engines. That versatility helps extend the life of the purchase while creating continued demand for compatible Estes engines and launch supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Strong Addition to Your Beginner and STEM Assortment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orbitron™ STEM Kit gives hobby shops and specialty retailers a product that can appeal to several customer groups at once. It works as a first model rocket experience, a hands-on STEM activity, a family project, and an introduction to payload experimentation, all built around a distinctive rocket customers are likely to notice on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor retailers looking to expand their beginner rocketry or STEM assortment, the Orbitron™ STEM Kit offers a differentiated package with a clear story, reusable launch equipment, two included flights, and plenty of reasons for customers to come back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes Rockets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52797894426936,"sku":"005305","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0220\/6776\/files\/5305-Orbitron-STEM-Rocket-Kit.png?v=1786573363","url":"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/es\/products\/orbitron-stem-kit","provider":"Estes Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}