{"product_id":"estes-5333-mini-alpha-starter-set","title":"Estes 5333 | Mini Alpha Starter Set - Beginner Rocket, 690ft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estes Mini Alpha Starter Set brings the time-tested Alpha design into a compact, beginner-friendly package. Soaring up to 690 feet on a 13mm A10-3T engine, it's one of the highest-flying mini starter sets Estes offers. Everything needed for multiple launches is included — just assemble, load up, and launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMini Alpha rocket with molded plastic fins\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMini launch pad and controller\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA10-3T engines (13mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStarters and plugs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRecovery wadding\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStreamer recovery system\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5333\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm (A10-3T recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Altitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e690 ft (210 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.96 in (25.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.74 in (19 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.61 oz (17.3 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecovery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e047776053335\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good first rocket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — the Mini Alpha Starter Set is a beginner-level kit with everything included. No extra purchases needed to launch on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Mini Alpha special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a scaled-down version of the legendary Estes Alpha with proven stable flight characteristics, making it one of the best-flying beginner rockets available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does recovery work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bright streamer deploys at apogee for a gentle, visible descent — easy to track and retrieve after each flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be flown multiple times?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! Restock with additional 13mm engines and recovery wadding. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/model-rockets-engines-accessories-everything-you-need-for-liftoff\"\u003erocket engines \u0026amp; accessories\u003c\/a\u003e to keep flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/model-rockets-engines-accessories-everything-you-need-for-liftoff\"\u003eModel Rockets \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Trains \u0026amp; Things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Estes Rockets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344753012991,"sku":"5333","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_29875fad-797e-4ff4-ab95-fa5a5619a59d.jpg?v=1774795453","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/estes-5333-mini-alpha-starter-set","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}