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Estes Astro Assembler Rocket Kit (Estes 00649 | EST00649)

Model: Estes 00649
Dist. #: EST00649   SKU: EST00649

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Astro Assembler™


Build it like a puzzle, launch it like a rocket. The Astro Assembler™ brings a fresh twist to model rocketry with its interlocking, jigsaw-style body design that lets you create a rocket that is uniquely yours. With vibrant space-themed decals and multiple color combinations, every build becomes a hands-on creative experience.


Designed for beginner rocketeers ages 10 and up, this easy-to-assemble model delivers more than just a fun build. It flies up to 850 feet on Estes B and C engines and returns safely by parachute, giving you a full launch experience from first snap-fit piece to touchdown.







A Rocket You Build Piece by Piece


The Astro Assembler™ reimagines what a model rocket can be. Instead of a traditional smooth body, this rocket is constructed using 3D interlocking puzzle segments that snap together around the body tube. Each piece clicks into place, turning the build into a hands-on, satisfying experience that feels more like solving a puzzle than assembling a kit.


With sixty individual pieces to work with, every step keeps builders engaged. It is approachable for beginners, yet different enough to feel new even for experienced hobbyists looking for something creative.







Make It Your Own


This is not just a rocket you build, it is one you design. The Astro Assembler lets you mix and match puzzle piece colors to create your own pattern, then finish it off with bold, space-themed decals featuring planets, stars, and a playful astronaut.


No two builds have to look the same. Whether you go for clean symmetry or something more imaginative, the result is a rocket that feels personal before it ever leaves the ground.







Designed for First Flights and Big Smiles


With a beginner-friendly build and straightforward assembly process, the Astro Assembler is perfect for new rocketeers ready to move beyond basic kits. It introduces hands-on building concepts while keeping the process fun and frustration-free.


Once complete, this rocket delivers the kind of performance that makes the effort worth it. It launches on Estes B4-4, B6-4, and C6-5 engines and can soar up to 850 feet before deploying its 15 inch parachute for a smooth, reliable recovery.







A True STEAM Experience


The Astro Assembler blends creativity with engineering in a way that naturally introduces key STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts. Builders explore structure, balance, and assembly while also making artistic choices that shape the final design.


It is a hands-on way to connect science and creativity, giving younger rocketeers a deeper understanding of how rockets are built while keeping the experience fun and engaging from start to finish.







Ready for Repeat Launches


Once you see it lift off for the first time, you will want to fly it again and again. The lightweight design, durable molded plastic fins, and dependable parachute recovery system make it easy to prep, launch, and recover for multiple flights in a single session.


From the first puzzle piece to the final countdown, the Astro Assembler delivers a build and launch experience that keeps you coming back.









Needed to Build






  • Plastic cement

  • Pencil






  • Masking tape

  • Fine sandpaper









Technical Specifications






  • Recommended Engines: B4-4, B6-4, C6-5

  • Launch System: Porta-Pad II

  • Launch Rod Size: 1/8 in. (3.18 mm)

  • Max Altitude: 850 ft. (259 m)

  • Length: 15 in. (38.1 cm)






  • Diameter: 1.04 in. (26.4 mm)

  • Weight: 2.5 oz. (70.8 g)

  • Fin Material: Molded Plastic

  • Recovery System: 15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute











Needed to Build






  • Pencil

  • Ruler

  • Masking tape

  • Scissors

  • Hobby knife

  • Drill






  • Fine sandpaper

  • Carpenter's glue

  • Epoxy

  • Primer (white)

  • Paint

  • Clear coat (optional)









Technical Specifications






  • Recommended Engines: E16-4, F15-4

  • Launch System: Pro Series II™ Launch Pad or Pro Series II™ Launch Rail

  • Launch Rod Size: 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) or Pro Series II™ Launch Rail

  • Max Altitude: 700 ft. (213 m)

  • Length: 57.5 in. (146 cm)







  • Diameter: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm)

  • Weight: 15.5 oz. (439 g)

  • Fin Material: Laser Cut Plywood

  • Recovery System: 24 in. (60.96 cm) Parachute







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