Description
The U.S. Space Shuttle program started with the awarding of the contract to Rockwell International’s Space Transportation Systems Division. There were 6 shuttles built, Enterprise OV- 101 (Orbital Vehicle) for testing, Columbia OV-102, Challenger OV-099, Discovery OV-103, Atlantis OV-104 and Endeavour OV-105. The first of 135 Space Shuttle missions took place April 12, 1981 and lasted 2 days 6 hours when STS-1 (Space Transportation System) was launched using Space Shuttle Columbia. Of the 135 mission launches there were 2 tragedies when Columbia and Challenger plus their crews were lost.
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Realistic panel lines and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
- Display stand included
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads
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