RIMRA does not endorse specific vendors; this list is provided as a resource for the rocketry community.
Local Vendors
These vendors may carry rocket kits, motors, and supplies. Inventory changes frequently, so please call ahead before making a trip for launch-day purchases.
Apponaug Hobby Shop – Warwick, RI – Local source for low-power rockets, engines, and miscellaneous supplies.
Hobby Lobby – Warwick, RI – Large craft retailer that carries some model rocket kits, engines, and recovery wadding; call ahead for in-store availability.
Nearby In-Person Vendors
Amato Toy and Hobby – Middletown and New Britain, CT – Classic toy and hobby stores filled with fun for the whole family.
Lee’s Toy and Hobby – Groton, CT – Toy and hobby superstore serving Connecticut and Rhode Island, with a neighborhood toy and hobby shop atmosphere.
National Vendors
AC Supply – Long-standing supplier of model rocket kits, engines, and bulk STEM supplies; excellent for educators and group builds.
Additive Aerospace – Supplier of specialized high-power rocketry accessories, including altimeter sleds, camera shrouds, and fly-away rail guides for custom rocket builds.
Aerospace Speciality Products (ASP) – Producer of scale and competition model rocket kits and parachutes, with products available for purchase through JonRocket.com.
AeroTech – Leading manufacturer of model and high-power rocket motors, reloadable motor systems, single-use motors, hardware, starter sets, and rocket kits.
AMWPro-X (Animal Motor Works) – Supplier of mid- and high-power rocket motors, hardware, and rocketry supplies, with expertise for advanced flyers.
Apogee Components – Comprehensive supplier of model rocket kits, motors, and components from low- to high-power; also a leading educational resource through their Peak of Flight newsletter and video tutorials.
Balsa Machining Service (BMS) – Supplier of model rocket kits, motors, body tubes, nose cones, transitions, and recovery supplies, including School Rocket kits for educational and group builds.
BnB Rockets – Manufacturer of creative low-power model rocket kits, featuring unusual designs and a range of building challenges for hobbyists seeking something beyond traditional rocket shapes.
BuyRocketMotors.com – Vendor of mid- and high-power rocket motors, hardware, and components, emphasizing real-time inventory, reliable shipping, and customer service.
Chris’ Rocket Supplies – Full-service supplier of model and high-power rocket motors, kits, electronics, building materials, and recovery supplies, with support for individual flyers and school teams.
Cosmodrome Rocketry – Producer of detailed sport-scale model rocket kits, known for high-quality designs suited for scale enthusiasts and competition flyers.
Eggtimer Rocketry – Developer of build-it-yourself rocketry electronics kits, including altimeters, dual-deployment controllers, and GPS trackers; electronics assembly and soldering are required.
eRockets – Reliable source for model rocket kits, motors, and supplies with fast shipping and strong community support.
Estes Rockets – Leading manufacturer of model rocket kits, engines, and accessories; a cornerstone of the hobby for beginners and experienced flyers alike.
FlisKits – Innovative model rocket kits and components, known for unique designs and strong support within the regional rocketry community.
Jolly Logic – Developer of innovative flight electronics, including altimeters and parachute release systems, designed to measure and improve rocket performance with accurate, easy-to-use tools.
Knight Mfg / Knight Launch Pads – Manufacturer of American-made launch pads and accessories for model and high-power rocketry, including folding pads, rail holders, and launch-rack components.
LOC Precision – Supplier of durable mid- and high-power rocket kits and components, popular for certification flights and progressing to advanced rocketry.
Loki Research – Manufacturer of high-power rocket motor reloads and reusable motor hardware for hobby flyers and advanced rocketry projects.
Madcow Rocketry – Leading supplier of mid- and high-power rocket kits, components, recovery gear, and hardware, with a strong selection for certification and advanced rocketry.
Missile Works – Developer of rocket flight electronics, including altimeters and GPS tracking systems, with accessories for high-power rocket recovery and flight monitoring.
North Coast Rocketry – Manufacturer of mid-power model rocket kits, including sport and scale designs, along with building components, accessories, and ground support equipment.
Rocketarium – Supplier of model rocket kits, building components, recovery supplies, and launch equipment, with a selection of scale, sport, cluster, and two-stage designs.
Sirius Rocketry – Producer of detailed and imaginative model rocket kits, known for high-quality designs and a focus on scale and craftsmanship.
Wildman Rocketry – Full-service supplier of rocket kits, motors, recovery gear, and fiberglass components, widely used for mid- and high-power builds and certification flights.