Developed by NASA as the first reusable U.S. space vehicle, the entire Space Shuttle system consists of a winged orbiter, two solid-rocket boosters and an external fuel tank. After four orbital test flights (1982-82) of the space shuttle Columbia, operational flights began in November 1982.
Model Information:
Skill Level: 1
Dimensions:
Length: 7 3/16 inches
Wingspan: 4 3/4 inches