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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I did enjoy 😊 Artemis NASA Space Launch System Rocket 🚀 Model

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".

ASIN	B09JB8KD6K
Age Range Description	Kid
Brand Name	Estes
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (98)
Educational Objective	STEM
Global Trade Identification Number	00047776022065
Included Components	Model Rocket Kit
Item Dimensions	19.4 x 1.64 x 19.4 inches
Item Type Name	Model Rockets
Item Weight	4.2 ounces
Manufacturer	Estes
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	960
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	120
Manufacturer Part Number	2206
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	2206
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	NASA SLS
Size	1:200 Scale
Theme	Model Rocket Kit
UPC	047776022065
Unit Count	1 count

Estes 2206 NASA SLS Scale Rocket-Building Kit, Beginner Flying-Rocket-Model Kit for Ages 10+

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