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The exploration of space is one of mankind's last great adventures. The rockets used to put man on the moon were effective but wasteful, they could only be used once. In 1972, NASA began development of a reusable spaceship. The shuttle that is now a reality has given us the ability to launch satellites and carry parts into space for future exploration. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in white and black. The exterior surface of the shuttle is complete with
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While the Space Shuttle can travel faster and farther than any other aircraft yet flying, thanks to the huge external boosters that push it, it is not capable of flight outside of a space voyage. To provide for ''local'' hops. NASA obtained a giant Boeing 747 from American Airlines, and altered it to carry the shuttle in a special cradle mounted to the fuselage. The 747 was originally used to test the aerodynamic stability of the shuttle but is now often used to transport
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In 1986 the Russian Proton rocket launched the first space station into orbit-marking a milestone in the history of the conquest of space. MIR, which translates as PEACE, circled the earth at an altitude of approximately 400km. Cosmonauts relied on each other and worked, slept and exercised in the central section. Having fallen into a state of disrepair, the space station was allowed to return to Earth in 2001. 78 white plastic pieces are attached to sprue trees. Extremely
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White and black molded airframe parts with realistic surface details. Realistically detailed external tank and two rocket boosters. Orbiter's fuselage opens to view the detailed payload. Smoke tinted Orbiter windshield. Model Orbiter with landing g ear or attached to the external tank. The launching mount also serves as a display stand. Waterslide decals. Illustrated assembly guide. One Plastic Model. Assemble the NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter with this 1;200 Scale Plastic
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Realistic display model with engraved panel lines. All parts are molded white plastic. May be assembled in launching or landing mode. External fuel tank and solid-fuel boosters. Detailed orbiter body. Detailed cockpit. Bay doors open to reveal inte rior bay. Engines and reaction controls realistically molded. Realistically molded Navstar satellite included. Paintable clear display stand/launching base. Authentic NASA waterslide decals. Illustrated assembly instructions.
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Black, red and off white styrene parts. Corrugated exterior covered with rivets and fully engraved markings. Exquisitely detailed cockpit interior. Removable escape tower. Vinyl astronaut figure in its meticulously detailed space gear. Antenna fair ing, recovery compartment, crew cabin, heat shield, and retropack. Metal rods. Waterslide decals with complete graphics for all 6 flights. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Plastic Model. Assemble the Mercury Capsule with this 1;12
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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 boos ter rockets. Mobile launch pad with realistic details. Highly detailed engines. Authentic NASA waterslide decal markings. Illustrated assembly and decal placement guide. One Plastic Model. Assemble the Space Shuttle Discovery &
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This kit is an Exclusive Limited Run of a model that was originally issued in 1969, which commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. Command Module with simulated gold foil covering. Outstanding interior detail including 3 Astronauts, i nstrument and control panels, structural members, parachutes, fuel cells, oxygen and hydrogen tanks. View the interior thru transparent sections. Removable engine nozzle extension and high-gain antenna. Waterslide decals.
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