[Not displaying correctly? View web version.] | Peak-of-Flight Newsletter #535: | We are coming up on the new year, and many new rockets are planned to make their maiden voyage in 2021. In addition to all the new rockets taking flight, we are also going to see progress on the Chinese Space Station, the launch of the largest space telescope, several Mars missions, and even more progress toward lunar exploration. This could be one of the most exciting years in space exploration in quite some time. We thought we should go over some of the new rocket systems scheduled to take flight, as well as some of the important milestones in space exploration. This article aims to do just that. | Read the rest of this week's article, either on a downloadable PDF for printing out, or on our website (great for viewing on your phone)! Previous issues of our newsletter are found at our archive page. |
Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! The Apogee X-15 without parachute | In the 1960's, the X-15 was a game changer, shattering records and opening up a whole new understanding of hypersonic travel and rocketry applications. We've tried to replicate some of the greatness that the X-15 represents in this scale model. In this kit you will find high quality components, vacuum-formed fairings and canopy pieces, laser cut balsa fins, wedge-shaped vertical tail pieces, incredibly detailed instructions, pristine water-slide decals, an ejection baffle to help protect the parachute from heat damage, and a display stand to show off your completed rocket. Note: Demand was so high on these kits that we ran out of our 30" parachutes. So we are now offering this kit without the parachute at a discount. |
The Amarok | The Amarok, a mid-power size rocket was inspired by “The Amarok,” which is a mythological wolf in Inuit culture. It is lightning quick and ready to rip the sky apart. Powered by 29mm diameter motors, this rocket is easy to build, and makes a great first mid-power rocket for those that want something a little bigger and more impressive. It utilizes laser-cut basswood fins, through-the-wall fin tabs, a blow-molded plastic nose cone and several vinyl decals. It also includes an ejection baffle to eliminate the need for wadding. You'll love this ferocious looking rocket that is durable and stands out on the launch field. |
The FlameThrower | The DynaStar FlameThrower rocket is inspired by a rifle bullet - and it's about that fast too; it uses a two-engine cluster to accelerate it skyward. With two motors, it produces twice the amount of flame, twice the amount of smoke and twice the thunderous noise compared to a regular single-engine rocket. The kit features a blow-molded plastic transition, nose cone, and laser-cut basswood fins. Catch a glimpse of this speedy rocket now. |
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Mach I - Messier 76 | The Messier is a high-power capable rocket made from fiberglass components. It features a 3-inch diameter fiberglass nose cone with an aluminum tip. The simple 3FNC design becomes a classic choice when you are using all fiberglass components and at a scale such as this. It will definitely get attention on the launch field. This rocket is a nice choice for those people that are looking for a rocket that can be used to achieve a Level 2 high-power certifications. |
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