One was returning the giant 230-foot tall “Booster” first stage back to the launch ... a backpack: Estes is a storied company dating back to the 1950s, known for its model rockets for hobbyists.

One just launched the world’s biggest rocket, with mixed success. The other makes small model rockets for hobbyists ... first stage back to the launch pad, the second was to get the second ...

If you’ve ever built a model ... the launch rail as it accelerates off the pad. Extra points awarded if you add in a parachute, but strictly speaking, even that’s a luxury. Stick an Estes ...