Question 1

How does this fly? How often can you launch it? Do you have to buy anything separately to let it fly again?

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Hello.  Unfortunately I have not had an opportunity to fly it yet so I can't testify as to how well it flies.  However, based on many years of experience with Estes rockets I have no doubt that it will be an excellent flyer.
It can be launched as often as you wish provided you are relatively careful with prepping, flying, and recovery, especially with the plastic "flight fins."   The limiting factor will be the wear and tear on the shock cord and parachute (both of which can be replaced relatively easily) and the engine mounts, which are replaceable but with a lot of work.  If you plan to fly it very often I suggest making a template of the plastic "flight fins" in case they need to be repaired/replaced.
The only separate items needed to fly again are new engines, igniters, and wadding - just as with all Estes rockets.
I hope this helps and that you get many enjoyable flights.  One suggestion - connect the parachute shroud lines to the shock cord via a small fishing swivel.  This will keep the lines from twisting during descent and help the parachute stay open.  Just make sure that the shock cord and shroud lines are secure before each flight.
Keep 'em flying!

Question 2

What size solid engine does nasa sls take?

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According to the manufacturer's instructions the C5-3 or C6-3 engines are required. Thanks for asking.

Question 3

Ok i've bought the sls rocket for a grandson.  what else do i need?  where do i find the list - is it engines, launch controller, igniter, wire, batt

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Question 4

electronic beam launch controller , where is it listed?, same as wired launch controller?

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It's a basic wired controller, "The Launch Controller comes fully assembled with 17 ft (5.2 m) of cable and requires 4 new 1.5V ‘AA’ alkaline batteries – sold separately. A GREAT Controller for launching all mini, standard (A-C) and D powered rockets".

Model Number	2206
Number of Puzzle Pieces	1
Assembly Required	Yes
Batteries Required	No
Batteries Included	No
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Remote Control Included?	No
Colour	Multicolor
Product Dimensions	49.28 x 4.17 x 49.28 cm; 453.59 Grams
Item model number	2206
Manufacturer recommended age	10 years and up
Manufacturer	Estes
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	454 g

Estes 2206 NASA SLS Flying Model Rocket Kit | 1:200 Scale | Beginner Level

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