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Developed by the US Space Agency NASA the Space Shuttle was for a long time the only reusable space transport system in the world. It consisted of the components - Space Shuttle (Orbiter) with three reusable main engines, an external fuel tank and two solid fuel booster rockets with a total launch thrust of 12.46 MN (1,270,566 kp). The space shuttle was able to simultaneously bring a payload of 24.5 tons and 7 astronauts into a low earth orbit between 200 and 650 kilometres. The first launch of a Space Shuttle into space took place on 12 April 1981 with the space shuttle Columbia.

- Replicated tile structure
- Detailed cockpit
- Cockpit roof may be removed
- 2 crew figures
- Freight compartment doors can be opened
- Detailed landing gear
- Movable rudder
- Removable ESA Space laboratory
- Movable transport arm (loading arm)
- Thrust nozzles
- Super decal set with registration marks from the Space Shuttles Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour

In addition to basic colours, adhesives and brushes are also included. Gift set marking the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle, developed by NASA. The Space Shuttle was made up of orbiter, the external fuel tank and two solid rocket boosters. Scale 1/72. 111 pieces. 48.9 cm length. For ages 13 and above.