The Lunar Scout series of remote, robotic space probes wascrucial to the success of the new lunar landing program of the late2020s. This automated craft had a single, critical directive: map themoon’s surface in exacting detail to identify prospectivesites for the “Second Giant Leap” as that series oflunar landing missions eventually become known. Designed to beinexpensive to manufacture and proven reliable after more than a dozenflawless lunar landing and mapping missions, Space Corps later adaptedthe Lunar Scout to explore Mars and its twin moons Phobos and Deimos.

The Estes Lunar Scout is a lightweight model of this futurehistoric space probe that will one day play such an important role inhumanity’s return to the moon. With just enough detail tomake this a fun but challenging build, the Lunar Scout is right for alllevels of model rocket crafters. This Intermediate-Level kit featureslaser-cut cardstock fins and other structural parts that come togetherto form an amazing flying model rocket. Intricately designedwater-slide decals add an additional note of realism. The full-sizeLunar Scout may not actually exist quite yet, but this model looks realenough to do the job now!

Compact and lightweight, the Estes Lunar Scout is designed tofly well on smaller engines. A maximum altitude of 200 feet can beexpected using the Estes A10-0Tmini engine. Engine options for lower altitude flights are alsoavailable. The Lunar Scout features featherweight recovery –the rocket is engineered to fall back to Earth after powered flight andland unharmed, ready to take another engine and fly again. Withrelatively low altitude launches and a rapid featherweight recovery,the Lunar Scout makes for a great small field flyer. No need to waitfor NASA to create their Lunar Scout – build and fly yourstoday!