The "Space Shuttle" developed by the US space agency NASA 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 Space Shuttle into space took place on 12 April 1981 with the space shuttle "Columbia". Model Features: Replicated tile structure, Highly detailed surfaces, Detailed cockpit, Authentic decal set. Includes basic paints, glue and paintbrush. Ideal all in one gift.