Information For The Astrobee 350
The Astrobee 350 was initially released in the 1965 Centuri catalog as a
true scale design based on a 50 foot tall sounding rocket. Beginning in the
1971 catalog, the name was changed to the Aerobee 350. The new design
incorporated some ribs like the Aerobee-Hi, but the original catalog
number remained the same. It was an excellent beginner kit, sharing many
parts with the later Astro-1. The Astrobee 350 was Centuri #KC-5.
The repro Astrobee 350 is based on the early Centuri Astrobee 350 and is
updated by replacing the pre-printed fins with precision laser-cut fins. the
original balsa nose cone and body tube sizes are used. The original 16"
parachute has been reduced in size to reduce drift during recovery. The
original rubber shock cord is replaced with an elastic cord for longer life.
The original method of attaching the shock cord has been replaced by a
Kevlar cord for greater reliability. A motor hook is also added for ease of
changing the motor.