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Set Facts
- LEGO VIPs are able to purchase an exclusive Ulysses Space Probe for 1,800 VIP Points, which the Space Shuttle Discovery launched in 1990 on a mission to scan the Sun.
- The model measures 21.78cm (h), 34.6cm (w) and 55.46cm (l).
- Milan Madge, LEGO Set Designer commented “The Space Shuttle is the most complex vehicle ever made, so as you can imagine, translating this into LEGO was an exciting challenge. In the real vehicle every inch of space is used in ingenious ways."
- Space Shuttle Discovery was designed by LEGO designer Milan Madge.
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Space Shuttle Discovery Reviews
Jays Brick Blog
“This ode to NASA’s Space Shuttle program is meant to commemorate the original NASA STS-31 mission, over 30 years ago, which launched the Hubble Telescope – capturing images of our universe, to help us understand more about the great beyond.”
BrickFanatics
“As a result, 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery includes not only the bricks to build not only its iconic, eponymous rocket, but also a detailed recreation of the Hubble Space Telescope. And yes, you can tuck it inside the shuttle’s payload bay, attach it to the Remote... More Manipulator System (or robotic arm), or display it separately from Discovery, as both models come with individual information plaques.”
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Space Shuttle Discovery currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Icons Space.
Celebrate the wonders of space with this LEGO® NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) model building set for adults. With 2,354 pieces, this engaging challenge lets you build the Space Shuttle Discovery, plus the Hubble Space Telescope, launched on NASA’s STS-31 mission in 1990.
An astronaut’s view
Packed with features, this build marks the amazing accomplishments of Discovery. Open the payload bay to deploy the Hubble Telescope on its mission to explore the cosmos. Adjust the elevons, engage the landing gear on reentry and deploy the robotic arm. The cockpit opens to reveal flight and mid-decks with seats for 5 crew members. The telescope features movable solar panels and an aperture door. The multiple display stands let you display the space shuttle model and telescope individually or together.
A building project for you
The LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) set is part of a series of buildable models for adults, offering an escape from everyday life with display...
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