Ugears NASA Space Shuttle Discovery

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 the greatest achievement was the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope ("HST") on April 25, 1990, which revolutionized astronomy and astrophysics, especially our understanding of the age and expansion of the universe.
 
Now you can build this iconic spacecraft yourself and imagine yourself as a participant in the 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 bays that open to reveal the HST model.
 
The shuttle's front and back pockets can be opened independently to store or launch the telescope. To open the front cargo area, turn the wheel near the cab in the direction of the arrow marked "Open". A similar wheel on the tail section opens and closes the rear cargo area. To deploy, place the telescope on the shuttle's robotic arm and rotate the arm onto the belly of the spacecraft using a dial.
 
Your Space Shuttle comes with an information plaque showing important facts about Discovery.
 
Ugears has included a NASA decal kit with permission from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Together with the American flag on the wings and side of the shuttle, the Discovery is complete.
 
This smart, advanced model of the NASA Space Shuttle will delight anyone who dreams of deep travel, space exploration or advancing scientific knowledge. Take a trip to the stars with Ugears!