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How many times have you watched a rocket launch on the TV or at your model rocket club launch and paid just a casual interest in the plume it created? There are a great deal of very interesting things happening in that plume of fire and smoke. In this article our guest author Bob Kurbel will try to break down what you should be watching for at the next televised Space X launch or when you launch your own solid propellant rocket. | | Read the rest of this week's article. Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
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Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | | | This vacuum-formed plastic canopy gives your rocket the appearance of a jet fighter. This canopy fits the Apogee PNC-33 nose cone (coming soon) perfectly, and will nicely fit the Estes PNC-55 and the Sunward Aerospace PNC-56 nose cones. You can finally enhance the Sunward jet kits, and make them look really awesome. |
| | | The M42 is a heavy duty launch pad that can support and launch those big-'n-burly high power rockets. It is made from beefy aluminum with a very wide base so it won't tip over in a strong wind, but is considerably lighter weight than compared to a steel pad. It can use either a rail or a launch rod. The launch rail is NOT included, but available separately. |
| | | This boattail engine mount kit allows you to put an 18mm engine inside a BT-55 (33mm) diameter tube. It includes a cast urethane resin boattail that adds attractiveness and reduces the drag of the rocket. If you design your own rockets, make this motor mount a part of your next project. |
| | | The Satellite Killer was released in 1980 by Centuri Engineering Company. Since this kit was done in the final days of Centuri as a separate company from Estes Industries, there were no follow-up designs to the "War in Space" series of kits that this was a part of. The Retro-Repro Satellite Killer from Semroc is updated with laser-cut fiber fins. The original foil decals were changed to waterslide for ease of use and durability. Most of the rest of the model is faithful to the original design. |
| | | The original Astron Trident was released by Estes Industries in their 1968 catalog. Featuring a new ducted ejection system, the Astron Trident became an icon for futuristic models that would follow. The Semroc Retro-Repro Trident is very faithful to the original design, using nine precision balsa nose cones. The original did not have decals, but instructions were included to make some from cellophane tape, paint, and India ink. A waterslide decal is provided to replicate the original design. |
| | | The original Astron Omega was released by Estes Industries in 1970. It was designed by Mike Dorffler as a launch vehicle for his famous Cineroc, the first commercially available 8mm camera designed for a model rocket. The Semroc Retro-Repro Omega is close to the original design. The simulated Cineroc payload is included. This is a two-stage rocket. Both stages have slotted tubes for perfect fin alignment. |
| | | This is a reproduction of the Centuri Orion rocket that was released in 1971. It features modernized components like laser-cut fins and tube. With parts that could go in the Saturn V or the Saturn 1B, the Orion is designed to look like a futuristic interplanetary exploration rocket from NASA. It has lots of detail that gives the model great eye appeal that you'll be proud to show off. |
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| | "I am working with a NASA SLI team, and as you might expect, the students were a little behind the curve. Apogee delivered several orders to me on time with zero drama or excuses. This level of execution, combined with the wealth of information on the website, makes purchasing from Apogee a great choice." -- Doug Kosty | |
NEW Website Developer/Designer - This person is critical to building and maintaining Apogee Components’ brand on the internet as well as gathering business requirements and developing specifications for web-based applications. The Web Developer/Designer has experience creating top-notch websites, landing pages, social media platforms and aspires to perfect the user experience and search engine optimization (SEO). The individual in this position will support other non-web design projects as needed. Communication Coordinator - Do you know rockets? We mean, really know them well? And do you know how to connect with people and get them excited about rocketry? This marketing postion requires a person that can come up with a lot of strategies and ideas on how to grow a business. Technical writing ability is essential and required too, as you'd have to produce innovative weekly newsletters and videos for our great customers. Located in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Apogee Components is a fast-paced and innovative rocketry company that is a leader in rocket information and education. We're growing because we strive to have the products customers want, and ship them the same day. You'll enjoy being part of a small but close-knit and friendly team that pushes each other to be their best. If you think this could be you and you want to get into the rocketry industry, contact Tim through our contact form on our web site. For additional information, see: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Company/Job_opportunities | |
| Have you seen "Barks At Rockets" yet? - The new hilariously funny comic strip by our graphic artist Chris Duran is released every Thursday on our Facebook page. Be sure to check it out and share it with your rocketry friends. | |
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| We're up to something nearly every day of the week on Facebook, and we'd love it you could join us. Facebook is where you can interact with other Apogee fans. Here is what we do on our Facebook page: Monday: This Week in Rocketry Tuesday is Rocketry Share - sharing fun and informative space posts from other sites. Wednesday is "Newsletter Day" - We'll announce our newsletter for those who haven't subscribed (unlike you), and we'd love to hear your feedback on the video or newsletter. Join the conversation and share your rocketry knowledge. Thursday is "Humor Day" - We're scouring the web for little cartoons or jokes related to rocketry or the space program. Rocketry is fun and entertaining! Friday is "Feature Friday" - This is the one day where we pick a product and tell a little bit more about it. It may be when we started selling it, or some other little-known fact about the product. Saturday is "Launch Day" - We're out to launch... and we'd love to see a great photo of an Apogee product from one of your personal launches! |
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