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Level 3 Model Kit NASA Discovery Space Shuttle Gift Set 1/144 Plastic Model Kit
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Description
- Brand new plastic model kit of NASA Discovery Space Shuttle Gift Set (Level 3) 1/144 plastic model kit by Airfix.
- Brand new box.
- Includes display stand.
- Vintage style packaging.
- Officially licensed product.
- Contains 99 detailed parts.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Paint and cement required and are included.
- Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.
- Includes 10 acrylic paints, 2 brushes and 2 poly cement.
- Dimensions approximately L-15.35, W-6.49 inches assembled.
- HISTORY ASPECTS:
- The Space Shuttle represents a revolutionary era in human spaceflight, introducing the first reusable spacecraft capable of launching like a rocket and landing like an airplane. Developed by NASA, the Shuttle program was designed to carry astronauts, satellites, and scientific experiments into low-Earth orbit with unprecedented versatility. Its design combined an orbiter, external fuel tank, and twin solid rocket boosters, allowing it to perform a wide range of missions while pioneering reusable space technology.
- Throughout its operational history, the Space Shuttle conducted landmark missions that reshaped space exploration. It launched and serviced the Hubble Space Telescope, deployed numerous satellites, and delivered essential components to the International Space Station. Shuttle missions also supported scientific research in microgravity and demonstrated advanced robotic technologies, including the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System, better known as the Canadarm. The Shuttle program enabled international cooperation and fostered the expansion of human presence in orbit over three decades of service.
- The Space Shuttle’s impact extends beyond its missions, symbolizing innovation, ambition, and the human desire to explore beyond our planet. It trained thousands of astronauts, engineers, and technicians, inspiring generations of scientists and space enthusiasts. Even after its retirement, the Shuttle’s legacy continues to influence spacecraft design, operational procedures, and international space collaboration, maintaining its place as a landmark achievement in aerospace history.
- This 1:144 scale Gift Set captures the iconic orbiter, external tank, and boosters in stunning detail, perfect for display or educational purposes. It’s an ideal collector’s piece, allowing space enthusiasts to celebrate the ingenuity and historic accomplishments of NASA’s Space Shuttle program.
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