NASA Spaceshuttle Discovery

Number of parts 315
Estimated assembly time 6 hours
Model size 335x225x290
The Space Shuttle Discovery was the third of five reusable NASA spacecraft, with 39 launches and landings between 1984 and 2011 – the most flights of any spacecraft in history. Perhaps its greatest achievement was the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope (“HST”) on April 25, 1990, which revolutionized astronomy and astrophysics, particularly our understanding of the age and expansion of the universe.
Now you can build this iconic spacecraft and imagine being a participant in its signature mission to experience the work of exploration and scientific discovery at the launch of the Hubble telescope. The NASA Space Shuttle Discovery model from Ugears is actually a remarkable three-in-one: spacecraft, stand and satellite. The Shuttle is a 1:96 scale model of the Discovery, with two cargo compartments that open to reveal the HST model, with movable solar panels and a sliding door. The front and rear compartments of the shuttle can be opened independently to store or launch the telescope. To open the front cargo compartment, turn the wheel near the cabin in the direction of the arrow marked “Open.” A similar wheel on the tail section opens and closes the rear cargo area. Place the telescope on the shuttle’s robotic arm to engage it