| | Not displaying correctly? View web version. | Apogee Rocketry Workshop #433:  ð Master Your Rocketâs Shock Cord System â Watch Now! Ever had a rocket come crashing down because of a snapped shock cord? Or worseâspent half your launch day chasing separated parts across the field? In our latest Advanced Construction Video we deep into everything you need to know about shock cords: ð¹ Why rubber shock cords can fail (and when to avoid them)
ð¹ The most resilient materials (such as Kevlar® and tubular nylon)
ð¹ How long your shock cord should be (hint: longer is better!)
ð¹ Preventing "zippering" (plus our new Zipper Shield solution)
ð¹ Tangle-proof folding techniques (Z-fold & crochet methods) Whether youâre building a lightweight beginner model or a high-power beast, getting your shock cord right is critical for recovery success. Watch the full video now. And donât forgetâshop all the shock cords, anchors, and zipper shields mentioned in the video at ApogeeRockets.com. Fly smart, fly safe, and keep those rockets in one piece!
â Tim Van Milligan & the Apogee Team | | View this week's Rocketry Workshop Videos here. Tiime: 10:43 min:sec | | Previous videos are found on our archive page. |
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| Check out the latest products to hit Apogee's shelves! | Cosmodrome Kits | |  On occasion, we get in a batch of kits from Cosmodrome Rocketry. These are all high power kits, and are scale models. We have the Vostock, Nike Smoke, Black Brant II, and the Aerobee-Hi. They usually don't stay in stock very long, so if you want one, you better claim yours today.
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| Apogee Arc Stratus | |  Our new Arc Stratus kit is out, and is perfect for intermediate level rocketeers and STEM enthusiasts. This two-stage powerhouse soars on twin 24mm motors, leveraging gap-staging tech to ignite its sustainer flawlessly mid-flight. Its rugged laser-cut basswood fins and through-the-wall mounting provide stable ascents and touchdown durability, while the 9-inch clear payload bay invites creativityâlaunch micro experiments, trackers, or symbolic mementos, all cradled in a sleek, BT-60 airframe. Inspired by the legacy of the Estes Loadstar, but refined with modern muscle, the Arc Stratus balances nostalgia with innovation. Also comes with Kevlar shock cord, spring steel engine clips which enable motor swaps in seconds, and chrome decals that scream "look at me." Whether youâre chasing altitude records, classroom wow-factor, or the thrill of mastering two-stage flight, the Arc Stratus doesnât just climbâit carves your name into the sky. Are you ready to challenge the laws of physics and launch your legacy? [Shop Now].
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| | Launch of the Week!  This week's Launch of the Week simulation in the Launch Visualizer, is the Quickdraw rocket being flown on three E-sie motors. I also launched it from the site of LDRS-43, near the town of Helm, California. I'm getting prepared to attend that launch in May, and I wanted to know what the field was going to be like. Check it out, and maybe I'll see you there! | |
| Customer Testimonial  âCadet programs is my specialty, not model rocketry. I want to have my cadets earn their model rocketry badge. I do not have the first clue about model rocketry, so I went online and checked with Apogee. They went above and beyond on explaining items I might need. Their newsletter archives had an article on setting a program, and gave me tips so my cadets can enjoy the program. Their support has been awesome. I have called, emailed and used online chat about questions I had. They took the time to answer and put in the right direction to resources. I salute you and will be customer for life.â -- Major Michael Thompson | |
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