{"product_id":"estes-star-hopper™","title":"Estes Rockets - Star Hopper™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Beginner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0220\/0369\/files\/Beginner_Icon-1-2.webp?v=1675352832\" height=\"23\" width=\"176\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating history of the Star Hopper Rocket, the world's first interplanetary spacecraft created under Project Star Hopper in 1949. With strange unidentified flying objects being reported, a group of government scientists aimed to design a fast and maneuverable piloted vehicle that could compete with the unknown aerial phenomena.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough no proof exists, Estes' snap-together Star Hopper Rocket kit brings the elusive project to life with its retro atomic-age silver paint scheme and detail-molded plastic fins, nose cone, and engine mount. A recommended Estes engine can launch the rocket up to 400 feet, ejecting an 18-inch streamer at apogee. This beginner-level kit is easy to assemble and perfect for small field flights and demonstrations. With the Estes Star Hopper Rocket, you can fly your own version of this cryptic craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKILL LEVEL: Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRECOMMENDED ENGINES: 1\/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROJECTED ALTITUDE: 400 ft. (122 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-ts2vto51plo\" data-core-is=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html\" data-stopdrag=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Star Hopper Model Rocket Build\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aHynPFIyRp4\" height=\"751\" width=\"1335\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-55yhfrzb95b short-description\" data-core-is=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-element ecom-product-single ecom-product-single__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description-container\" data-show-type=\"full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description--paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-html-des\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe History of Star Hopper Rocket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's take a look at the history of Star Hopper Rocket. In June of 1947, an experienced civilian pilot reported “saucer-like discs” over Mount Rainier. Strange lights appeared in the sky before then but never like this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy July, the papers ran stories about a rancher who discovered strange wreckage in the desert near Roswell. Accounts of mystery “aircraft” and other unknown aerial phenomena were gaining public notice. Something strange was going on and the people in charge wanted answers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, in 1949, a clandestine group of government scientists met at a secret airbase in Nevada to form Project Star Hopper. A fast and maneuverable piloted vehicle was the goal; meant to compete with the unidentified objects commonly referred to as \"flying saucers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the nation’s best engineers on the task, plans were drawn up for a sleek and functional atomic-powered vessel. The goal was to launch it quickly to intercept the aggressors. The result was the Star Hopper – the world’s first interplanetary spacecraft. They constructed and tested a small fleet, and by 1955, they were ready to protect the skies from alien invaders. Or so they told us…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompeting with Flying Saucers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas there really a Project Star Hopper? Actually, it’s hard to say. No documents or proof exists – just rumors and speculation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eConsequently,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ebased on the scant evidence available, Estes designed a detailed model of this cryptic craft. Moreover, the Estes Star Hopper is a Beginner-Level kit that all rocket lovers would like to own and fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a no-glue, no-paint, snap-together kit that anyone can build and launch all in the same day. Featuring detail-molded plastic fins, nose cone, and engine mount, this kit not only looks great but survives even the roughest landings as creators intended. Pre-finished in a retro atomic-age silver paint scheme, the Star Hopper is a stylish kit that looks great and flies even better!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrep the Estes Star Hopper with a recommend Estes engine (not included) and get ready for fantastic flights up to 400 feet – great for demonstrations and small field flights. Besides, watch at apogee as the rocket ejects a 18-inch streamer to slow its fall and help you track it to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the twist-on engine retainer for fast engine loading, and a relatively wide body tube for easy ejection wadding and streamer packing, you’ll have your rocket ready to launch in no time! While the real Star Hopper may only be a myth, the Estes Star Hopper is real and ready to fly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Engines:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2A3-2T, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/engine-flight-packs\/products\/a3-4t-engines\"\u003eA3-4T\u003c\/a\u003e, A10-3T and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/recovery-wadding\/products\/recovery-wadding\"\u003eRecovery wadding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7.4 in. (18.8 cm)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaunch System:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/launch-pads\/products\/porta-pad%C2%AE-ii-launch-pad-and-electron-beam%C2%AE-launch-controller\"\u003ePorta-Pad II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.74 in. (19 mm)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProjected Max Altitude:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e400 ft. (122 m)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.73 oz. (20.7 g)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovery System:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStreamer\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFin Material:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMolded Plastic\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You Need to Fly:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/1511_A10-3T_medium.png?v=1721317098\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/engine-flight-packs\/products\/a3-4t-engines\"\u003eA3-4T Engines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/products\/recovery-wadding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/2274_RecoveryWadding_medium.png?v=1692730187\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/recovery-wadding\/products\/recovery-wadding\"\u003eRecovery Wadding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/products\/porta-pad-ii-launch-pad-and-controller\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/000000_red_launch_equipment_1_medium.png?v=1692731071\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-product-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/launch-pads\/products\/porta-pad%C2%AE-ii-launch-pad-and-electron-beam%C2%AE-launch-controller\"\u003ePorta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ecom__heading ecom-db\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeeded to Build \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(sold separately)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnap Together Assembly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"instructions-link\" href=\"https:\/\/b2b.estesrockets.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/007303-001721-Star-Hopper-Instructions.pdf?v=1740508616\"\u003eDownload Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Echo Six Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47964894789873,"sku":"EST7303","price":15.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/0784\/8945\/files\/7303_StarHopper_BagRocket.webp?v=1774726964","url":"https:\/\/retrogamingofdenver.com\/products\/estes-star-hopper%e2%84%a2","provider":"Retro Gaming of Denver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}