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Bring the legacy of rocketry to your shelves with the Robert Goddard Rocket, a historically inspired model that turns one of spaceflight's most important milestones into a compelling retail experience. Based on Robert Goddard's groundbreaking 1926 liquid fueled rocket, Nell, this 1/5 scale kit combines strong visual appeal with meaningful storytelling that resonates across multiple customer segments.
With its approachable performance and broad audience appeal, the Robert Goddard Rocket is an easy recommendation for hobby shops, museum stores, and science focused retailers. It celebrates 100 years of rocketry innovation while delivering a product that customers are proud to build, launch, and display.
A Proven Story That Sells
The Robert Goddard Rocket taps directly into the origins of modern spaceflight, giving retailers a product with built in educational value and emotional resonance. Customers are drawn to its connection to the first successful liquid fueled rocket, making it a natural conversation starter and an ideal gift for history buffs, students, and hobbyists alike.
Broad Cross Market Appeal
This kit performs well across multiple retail categories, including hobby, STEM education, museums, and seasonal gifting. Its manageable flight profile and clear historical inspiration make it accessible to newer builders while still engaging experienced rocketeers who appreciate its significance.
Strong In Store Presence
The distinctive design and recognizable story give the Robert Goddard Rocket excellent shelf presence. It stands out in assortments focused on science, innovation, and space history, helping retailers create curated displays that encourage browsing and add depth to their product mix.
Performance That Delivers
Beyond its historical roots, this model offers reliable and repeatable flight performance, soaring up to 250 feet. Customers enjoy the full experience of building, launching, and recovering a rocket that represents the very beginning of liquid fueled rocketry.
With its approachable performance and broad audience appeal, the Robert Goddard Rocket is an easy recommendation for hobby shops, museum stores, and science focused retailers. It celebrates 100 years of rocketry innovation while delivering a product that customers are proud to build, launch, and display.
A Proven Story That Sells
The Robert Goddard Rocket taps directly into the origins of modern spaceflight, giving retailers a product with built in educational value and emotional resonance. Customers are drawn to its connection to the first successful liquid fueled rocket, making it a natural conversation starter and an ideal gift for history buffs, students, and hobbyists alike.
Broad Cross Market Appeal
This kit performs well across multiple retail categories, including hobby, STEM education, museums, and seasonal gifting. Its manageable flight profile and clear historical inspiration make it accessible to newer builders while still engaging experienced rocketeers who appreciate its significance.
Strong In Store Presence
The distinctive design and recognizable story give the Robert Goddard Rocket excellent shelf presence. It stands out in assortments focused on science, innovation, and space history, helping retailers create curated displays that encourage browsing and add depth to their product mix.
Performance That Delivers
Beyond its historical roots, this model offers reliable and repeatable flight performance, soaring up to 250 feet. Customers enjoy the full experience of building, launching, and recovering a rocket that represents the very beginning of liquid fueled rocketry.
Required to Fly:
- Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller
- Recovery Wadding
- Model Rocket Engines: A10-3T
- Starters
- Four 1.5V high quality AA Batteries
Required to Build:
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Plastic Cement
Technical Specs:
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Recommended Engines: A3-2T, A10-3T
- Launch System: Porta-Pad II
- Launch Rod Size: 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
- Projected Max Altitude: 250 ft. (76 m)
- Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
- Length: 23.9 in. (60.7 cm)
- Diameter: 0.98 in. (2.5 cm)
- Weight: 2 oz. (56.7 g)
- Fin Material: Molded Plastic