Estes - (Astron) Apogee (K-5) Gallery

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes - (Astron) Apogee (K-5) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes - (Astron) Apogee (K-5) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: (Astron) Apogee: K-5
Estes: (Astron) Apogee II: K-5 or #1205
Thrustline: Apogee II: TACL-041



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

[JAL3]

Estes (Astron) Apogee II (K-5 or #1205) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Astron Apogee II Also known as: Aston Apogee, Astron Apogee 2, Apogee II, Apogee 2

NUMBER: K-5 or #1205

Introduced: 1963
Final Year: 1981
Designer: Bill Simon

Type: Sport, Payload, 2 Stage
Motor Mount: 1x18mm/1x18mm
Recovery: Tumble/Parachute
Stages: 2
Length: 12.2"
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight: 0.55 oz

Mfg. Description: High performance two stage rocket. The Astron Apogee is the first two stage kit designed specifically for payload research. Kit comes with large capacity transparent payload compartment! Now you can launch payloads to high altitudes and observe the condition of the payload without removing it from the rocket. Excellent for use with science fair projects. The Astron Apogee gives thrilling performance because of its superior aerodynamic form and extremely light weight - - only 1/2 ounce with booster, payload section and parachute in place. The Astron Apogee kit comes complete with parachute, payload section, and full instructions for assembly and flight. May be flown either with or without payload section. (Estes 1963 Catalog)

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The ultimate in two-stage performance and dependability. The new, improved Astron Apogee II incorporates revolutionary discoveries in multi-stage methods, features a transparent, see-through payload capsule -- lets you observe specimens without removing them from the rocket. Parachute recovered for soft landings. Complete with all parts and instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1964 Catalog)

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1966 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1967 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1968 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog

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The highest point in orbit is called "APOGEE", an appropriate name for this high flying, altitude reaching rocket.

This is the ultimate in two-stage performance and reliability. Featuring a see through payload capsule to let you observe specimens without removing them from the rocket, soft parachute landings for safe recoveries and revolutionary discoveries in multi-staging, the Astron Apogee II is perfect for research or experimental flights. Complete with all parts and instructions, but no engines. (Estes 1969 Catalog)



Advertising Liveries

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1963%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1963 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1964%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1964 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1966%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1966 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1967%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1967 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1968%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1968 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1969%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1969 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1970%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1970 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1971%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1971 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1972%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1972 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1973%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1973 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1975%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1975 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1977%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1977 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1981%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1981 Catalog




Face Card

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-facecard.jpg



First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=197019#post197019)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/apogee-2---estes-5-1962-1981.html)
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

Estes (Astron) Apogee (K-5) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Astron Apogee Also known as: Aston Apogee, Astron Apogee 2, Apogee II, Apogee 2

NUMBER: K-5

Introduced: 1962
Final Year: 1963
Designer: Bill Simon

Type: Sport, Payload, 2 Stage
Motor Mount: 1x18mm/1x18mm
Recovery: Tumble/Parachute
Stages: 2
Length: 12.2"
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight: 0.55 oz

Mfg. Description: High performance two stage rocket. The Astron Apogee is the first two stage kit designed specifically for payload research. Kit comes with large capacity transparent payload compartment! Now you can launch payloads to high altitudes and observe the condition of the payload without removing it from the rocket. Excellent for use with science fair projects. The Astron Apogee gives thrilling performance because of its superior aerodynamic form and extremely light weight - - only 1/2 ounce with booster, payload section and parachute in place. The Astron Apogee kit comes complete with parachute, payload section, and full instructions for assembly and flight. May be flown either with or without payload section. (Estes 1963 Catalog)



Advertising Liveries

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-apogee%20ii%20k5-1963%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1963 Catalog




Face Card





First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

Thrustline Apogee II (TACL-041) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/thrustline.gif Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: Apogee II Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-041

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Payload, 2 Stage, Clone
Motor Mount: 1x18mm/1x18mm
Recovery: Tumble/Parachte
Stages:2
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description:



Advertising Liveries





Face Card(s)




Instruction Header(s)





First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[bjphoenix]

I never got into multistage because I didn't want to have to chase booster stages. I built this one about 1985 just for grins. It has been launched and survived, and in fact when I picked it up to take photos of it I found that it has engines in it ready to be launched again. The original Apogee had a clear payload section, I left that off.

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[JAL3]

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