Pushing Back the Boundaries

Development of the Space Shuttle began in 1972, and the craft designed to connect the earth to outer space enjoyed a 30-year career between its first successful test flight in 1981 and its retirement in 2011. It was a truly multi-mission craft, over its 135 launches taking modules to the International Space Station, releasing satellites, and even hosting experiments in its onboard lab. Five shuttles were built in total.

Specifications:

• This is a 1/100 scale plastic model assembly kit.
• Length: 373mm, width: 238mm.
• Model can be assembled to depict initial flight or final flight (July 2011).
• Details such as flight deck interior and main engine are depicted with aplomb.
• Choose open or closed payload bay hatches, with plated parts for interior panel.
• 6 sets of markings include those for Enterprise.
• Comes with two astronaut figures and a display stand.