Academy Plastic Model Kit

Space Shuttle & Booster (1/288) 12707

The Academy 1/288 Space Shuttle & Booster kit provides a compact yet detailed representation of NASA’s iconic Space Transportation System. Featuring the orbiter, external tank, and solid rocket boosters, this kit recreates the complete launch stack in miniature form. Despite its small scale, the parts are finely moulded and well-suited for display on its included stand.

• 1/288 scale model kit of the NASA Space Shuttle
• Includes orbiter, external tank, and solid rocket boosters
• Decals for authentic NASA markings
• Compact size makes for an excellent desk or shelf display
• Simple yet accurate build suitable for all levels of modellers

This kit captures the essence of America’s space exploration era, celebrating the shuttle programme’s achievements from 1981 to 2011.

History:

The NASA Space Shuttle programme revolutionised spaceflight with its partially reusable design, enabling missions ranging from satellite deployment and space station construction to scientific research. First launched in 1981, the shuttle fleet—including Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour—conducted 135 missions over three decades. The combination of the orbiter, external tank, and twin solid rocket boosters created one of the most recognisable launch systems in aerospace history. The programme’s legacy endures through its contributions to the International Space Station and advances in human spaceflight.