Best model rocket deals 2025: Discounts on Estes, Revell and more ahead Amazon Prime Day
Here's our countdown of the best model rocket deals on the market ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

Here's our countdown of the best model rocket deals sourced from reputable retailers ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sales rush.
We've made sure to highlight the biggest model rocket deals, as some of the best model rockets are on offer. This way, you can get ahead of the crowds and avoid stock issues or reduced discounts that may occur over Amazon Prime Day. Below, you'll find standalone rockets, replicas, STEM sets and accessories, so there's something suitable for everyone.
When launching a model rocket, it's essential to have clear weather conditions and an open space to maximize visibility and safety. You'll also need suitable engines, recovery wadding, a stable launch pad and a launch system. While you're sure to find discounts on Estes, National Geographic and Revell here, if you want more great space tech, check out our guides to the best telescopes, best star projectors and best Lego space sets. But for the best model rocket deals available, scroll down below.
Best model rocket deals 2025
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Best model rocket deals 2025
Save 35% and get the lowest price this year on the Estes Journey Launch Set, perfect for beginners. This set comes with a rocket that can achieve up to 1100 feet in altitude, a launch pad, a launch system and wadding. The only extras you need are a suitable engine and batteries.
Save 15% on the iconic orange ship of NASA's recent SLS rocket. This 1:200 scale model will reach an approximate altitude of 350ft and it comes pre-finished with a parachute.
Note: You will need to buy the engines, launch system and launch pad separately.
Save 23% on an excellent 1:144 scale replica of the iconic Saturn V rocket of the Apollo missions back in the late 60s and early 70s. This model is aimed at intermediates and those with a little bit of experience as it comes with 82 parts, but this kit does come with a launch pad, a structured surface, three figures and full decals.
Save 15% on a beginner rocket that has a projected maximum altitude of over 1000ft and this set comes with a rocket and parachute, a launch pad, a launch controller and instructions.
Get 26% off when you apply the coupon on an excellent child-friendly STEM set. This safe-to-use model rocket uses a motorized propeller to launch up to 200ft in the air and the rocket will extend into its own propeller shape and whirl in a helicopter motion to control the journey back to Earth.
Model rocket accessories deals
Get nearly 50% off this super handy tool that means you'll never set your fins in the wrong place again. This alignment guide lines up your fins correctly so you can precisely lock them in place, in the knowledge that they're where they should be. This includes paper tube casings and an instruction manual.
The Estes Astrocam is a tiny and lightweight camera designed to be strapped to most Estes rockets to record launches and landings. The camera records in HD and will record audio too. Connect it to your laptop or computer and you can watch back your flight journey in full. Save 15% on it today.
Save 20% on the Estes Altimeter. This handy tool allows you to record the altitudes your rocket achieves during flight. The altimeter features a four-digit LCD readout and will record up to 9999 feet while storing your previous 10 flights.
Ideal for launching Estes rockets, the PS II Launch Controller features 30 feet of heavy-duty cable, has USB connectivity and is ideal for mid-sized engines as well as the Pro Series II line of rockets. It's now 17% off.
Model rocket deals FAQs
Where is the best place to find model rocket deals?
Reputable retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target are usually the best places to go due to stock, regular sales and reliability. You can also go to manufacturers directly but online retailers like Amazon will hold annual sales events too.
When is the best time to get a model rocket deal?
Without a doubt, the best time to look for model rocket deals is during annual sales events. Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday are the two biggest sales events of the year and we regularly see big discounts across a very wide range of products. You'll see model rocket deals all year-round but it's the annual sales events where you'll likely see the biggest drops in price. Amazon Prime Day has historically taken place during July or late June, so it's probably fast approaching.
Who are the best manufacturers of model rockets?
Here at space.com, we think Estes is the best manufacturer of model rockets. They've been making models since the 1950s and their stock includes standalone rockets, replicas and accessories. You can also find their stock through third-party retailers like Amazon. But, they're not the only top manufacturer out there. Revell, Airfix and National Geographic all produce worthwhile model rockets too.
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STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who.