Estes 7312 Vesta Intruder Box with Rocket
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Space Corps™ Vesta Intruder™

SKU: 007312
UPC: 047776073128
MSRP/MAP: $37.99
$37.99
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Introducing the Space Corps Vesta Intruder, a spacecraft that sparked the curiosity of humanity after the Space Corps Corvette patrol encountered a large craft of unknown origin near the asteroid Vesta in 2055. With Enrico Fermi's question in mind, "Where are they?” the Vesta Intruder provides some answers to the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth.

Standing at over 2 feet tall, the Vesta Intruder can fly up to 350 feet high using a C11-3 engine, disappearing into the sky like a spacecraft traveling at light-speed. The Vesta Intruder is designed to inspire dreams of intelligent contact and the threat of technologies beyond human understanding. As it speeds towards the inner solar system, the Space Corps is mounting a defense, making their last stand for the future of humanity.

Bring the Vesta Intruder to your launch site and ignite your imagination about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and unknown technologies. Get your hands on the Vesta Intruder and experience the excitement of exploring the unknown.

  • SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
  • RECOMMENDED ENGINES: C11-3, D12-5
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 650 ft. (198 m)

Overview

In the 1950’s Enrico Fermi asked the question, if any relatively industrious and intelligent life can explore and colonize a galaxy, and intelligent life isn’t particularly rare, then intelligent alien life should be everywhere. Eventually, the Space Corps Corvette patrol encountered the large craft of unknown origin near the asteroid Vesta on June 24th, 2055. Thus, providing humanity with some answers to the question, "Where are they?"

Its purpose was unknown, its capabilities unbelievable. Besides, it had no intention of making a peaceful contact.

The Space Corps' Vesta Intruder has returned after 20 years. Today it is speeding toward the inner solar system, and the home of humanity. The Space Corps is making their last stand, and mounting a defense. Should talks not be possible, this will be a fight for the future of humanity, but traitors may receive a favorable fate from the alien conquerors. So, where will you stand?

The Space Corps Vesta Intruder is 2+ feet tall. Moreover, it can fly up to 350 feet high using a C11-3 engine! With a Standard Estes Engine, it launches loudly and disappears into the sky like a spacecraft traveling at light-speed.

The Vesta Intruder is not of human origin, and it shows from the menacing airframe to its out-of-this-world performance. Bring the Vesta Intruder to your launch site to spark ideas of intelligent communication and unknown technologies.

The main features of he Space Corps Vesta Intruder:

  • Stands over 2 feet tall.
  • Can reach altitudes of up to 350 feet on a C11-3 engine.
  • Disappears into the sky like a light-speed spacecraft upon launch.
  • Designed to inspire dreams of intelligent contact and the threat of technologies beyond human understanding.
Space Corps Vesta Intruder Model Rocket

What You Need to Fly

Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, 3/16 inch "Maxi" Launch Rod. Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding.
Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Technical Specifications

  • Recommended Engines

C11-3, D12-5
  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II
  • Projected Max Altitude

650 ft. (198 m)
  • Recovery System

15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute
  • Length

25.2 in. (64 cm)
  • Diameter

1.64 in. (42 mm)
  • Weight

4.4 oz. (124.7 g)
  • Fin Material

Laser Cut Balsa Wood
Space Corps Vesta Intruder Model Rocket Flight Sequence

Needed to Build (sold separately)

Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, yellow glue, hobby knife, masking tape, wax paper, sand block, primer (gray), paint (black, gray) and clear coat (optional).
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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Greg Kennedy (Elkins Park, PA)
Fun to Fly; Always Gets Noticed

This was a fun build and has become one of my favorites to fly. There's plenty of detail on this one with the fins, fin mounts, and strakes. The fins involve card stock pieces over a balsa core. I sealed and sanded the balsa core before applying the cardstock pieces so the fins look smooth. The mid-body strakes really add to the unusual profile. This one always gets noticed on the flying field because of its unusual appearance. Flies great with C11 and D12 engines.

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