Meanwhile the mid-deck contains the space shuttle’s storage lockers for necessities and mission equipment, space for the fifth crew member and the air lock to the payload bay. The crew cabin features the five seats in their correct placement for the astronauts on the STS-31 mission, complete with flight and robotic arm (Remote Manipulator System, or RMS), control panels. It’s not only the Space Shuttle’s exterior that is incredibly accurate, the interior from the upper flight deck down and through the mid-deck and out to the payload bay are sure to please both builders and space enthusiasts alike. Sadly, from the press photos, it looks like the set will be heavily stickered, which is quite disappointing considering we got treated to printed elements in the Saturn V. ![]() The tail’s rudder serves as a speed brake to assist in landing control and rollout on the runway after touchdown. The flight control surfaces on the back edge of the wings and tail then are used to control roll, pitch and yaw as an airplane does. These are flanked on either side of the tail by smaller engines designed for in-orbit manoeuvres and for deorbit and re-entry into the atmosphere at the end of the mission. The doors also feature reflective stickers to mimic the cooling radiators found on the real shuttle orbiter.Īt the rear of Discovery is housed the three main engines used for launch into orbit. The LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery is made up of 2,354 pieces and is amazingly detailed in true reflection of its full-size counterpart, complete with functional landing gear, and payload bay doors that open one after the other. Nonetheless, it’s been over 10 years since the last Creator Expert-scale 10213 Space Shuttle which costs a small fortune on the secondary market, so LEGO fans who missed out will be delighted to have a shot at owning their own LEGO space shuttle. LEGO has had a long and rich history with Space Shuttles, from Creator Expert, to Technic, to Creator but the 2021 LEGO Space Shuttle is most definitely the spiritual successor to 7470 Space Shuttle Discovery-STS-31 which was released in 2013 and was a collaboration with the Discovery Channel. The model measures 21.78cm (h), 34.6cm (w) and 55.46cm (l), giving it quite the display presence.! While it’s no Mars Perseverance Rover, the Space Shuttle Discovery will look incredible next to the (recently re-released) 92176 NASA Apollo Saturn V, 10266 Lunar Lander, or 21321 International Space Station as incredibly awesome space-themed models to display. These will be extremely limited like all VIP rewards.įirstly, what an absolutely stunning set, and a great addition to your LEGO Space collection.Īnd you know what? No complaints about the 18+ black box design here – in this case, the black box actually works incredibly well as the backdrop of space. No ETA of when it’ll show up as a reward. Update: Just heard from LEGO and the Probe is going to be delayed. Thanks in advance!Īs a special bonus to incenvise fans to order early (as if you needed any convincing to order the set!), LEGO VIPs will be 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. LEGO 10283 NASA Discovery Space Shuttle – CA$269.99īy using these affiliate links, you help support the site as I may receive a small commission with each purchase.LEGO 10283 NASA Discovery Space Shuttle – €179.99.LEGO 10283 NASA Discovery Space Shuttle – £169.99.LEGO 10283 NASA Discovery Space Shuttle – AU$299.99.LEGO 10283 NASA Discovery Space Shuttle – US$199.99.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.Ĭoming in at 2,354-pieces, the 2021 LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery has a global release date of 1 April 2021 for US$199.99 / AU$299.99 and will be available exclusively from and your local LEGO store. LEGO continues to nurture its partnership with NASA to reinvigorate interest in space exploration with the all-new 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery, launching into your collection on 1 April 2021 – no, not an April’s Fools joke!
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