Only a select few skilled astronauts get to go to space, but this World Space Week 2026, Estes has brought us the next best thing. The company behind some of the best model rockets has just released its new ULA Vulcan, based on the very real ULA (United Launch Alliance) Vulcan Centaur.

It’s capable of soaring to 300 feet (and drifting back down with its dual parachutes). However, it’s not the only backyard launch vehicle out there, which is why we’ve picked out some of the best deals on model rockets. We’re currently seeing lots of deals across a range of space-faring products like telescopes, binoculars, star projectors and Lego in Amazon’s Prime Day Big Deals Day.

Model rockets for adults

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Estes 1499 Rascal and Hijinks Rocket Launch Set, Prebuilt Beginner Flying-Rocket-Model Set for Ages 10+, Includes Launch Pad System
Estes

Estes

1499 Rascal and Hijinks

Estes 1225 Alpha Rocket-Building Kit, Intermediate Flying-Rocket-Model Kit for Ages 10+

Estes 1721 Bulk Pack of 12 Star Hopper Rocket-Building Kits, Beginner Flying-Rocket-Model Kits for Ages 10+

Estes

1721 Bulk Pack of 12 Star Hopper Rockets

Estes 009991 Space Shuttle Model Rocket - Launch Up to 600 Ft - Replica Rocket for Kids, Teens, & Adults - No Assembly Required - Launch Pad & Engine Sold Separately

Estes

Space Shuttle Model Rocket

Model rockets for kids

Playstem Outdoor Water Powered Rocket Physics Learning Set-With Tail, Body and Pump Diy Rocket Science Experiment Kit- Space Stem Outdoor Toys Gift for Kids,teens, Boys & Girls

Playsteam

Outdoor Water Powered Rocket

Stomp Rocket Dino-Soar Rocket Launcher for Kids, 3 Dinosaur-Themed Blasters

Stomp Rocket

Dino-Soar Rocket Launcher

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Chris McMullen

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Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at GameSpew (where he’s the weekend editor).