The first space shuttle to be launched into space on 12th April 1981 was the "Columbia". From 1983 onwards, with the completion of more orbiters, NASA considerably intensified their scientific experiments and strategic military activities in collaboration with the US Air Force. Communication and research satellites were transported into space, on-the-spot repairs were carried out and the American space station was built up and provisioned. The "Challenger" was launched into space for the first time on 4th April 1983. The "Discovery" lifted off for the first time on 30th August 1984. Since 3rd October 1985 the fourth space shuttle, the "Atlantis", has been used for 26 missions. The "Endeavour" was launched for the first time on 7th May 1992. The orbiters can remain in space for up to 28 days. Due to two tragic accidents in which the whole crew lost their lives, the "Challenger was lost in 1986 and the "Columbia" in 2003. Flights resumed after a two-year interruption and extensive modifications to the orbiters and the main tank. When it landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on 9th August 2005, the 31st flight of the "Discovery" brought the 114th NASA space shuttle mission to a successful conclusion. When shuttle flights are resumed in the next few years the construction of the international space station ISS will continue. The European space lab "Columbus" will also take part.
Key Features
A realistic depiction of the Space Shuttle built with quality injection molded plastic parts with impressive details!
Opening cargo bay doors reveal the exquisite payload detail.
Movable launch arm.
External fuel tank with two solid propellant booster rockets.
Mobile launch pad with realistic details.
Highly detailed engines.
Authentic NASA waterslide decal markings.
Illustrated assembly and decal placement guide.
Specs
Skill level: 4
Scale: 1:144
Height: 437 mm
Parts: 97
Requires
Assembly
Paint
Hobby Knife
Cement
DUE TO SMALL PARTS THAT MAY BE SWALLOWED KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AGE 3 AND YOUNGER.
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Priority Mail: 6 to 10 Business Days
Express Mail: 4 to 8 Business Days
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NOTE: International First Class Mail is an economic way to ship all over the world, but is not very timely. The average delivery time for International First Class Mail is 2 to 4 weeks depending on how the package moves through customs and the postal system, but can take up to 45 days to arrive. If you need it faster, please choose International Express Mail or Priority Mail that has a average delivery time of 6 to 10 business days.