NASA LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery: A Must-Have for Enthusiasts

LEGO fans who have been collecting the other space exploration builds will surely want to add this one to their collection, as it may very well be the most eye-catching of the NASA collection yet. The build has been executed quite well in my book, nailing all of the shuttle's signature marks.

Given that it's been nearly two decades since we've seen a model of the Space Shuttle Discovery from The LEGO Group, today's unveil is certainly an exciting one for NASA fans. We'll have more details in the future here when it goes live, but builders will be able to score this one by redeeming 1,800 VIP points. It launches with a $199.99 price tag and will be available exclusively from LEGO.

Alongside Discovery, The LEGO Group will also be launching a limited-edition Ulysses Space Probe, which was deployed from the space shuttle in a 1990 mission. The new LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery set will be available starting next month on April 1.

One of the standout features of this build is the Hubble Space Telescope cargo, which can fit into the Space Shuttle's payload bay. Inside the cockpit, there's an accurate scale model of the crew cabin, featuring five seats alongside various control panels. There's also an opening payload bay with RMS deployment arm as well as plenty of details packed in throughout the ship.

Assembling the largest recreation of the vehicle to date, the upcoming 2,354 piece model stacks up to over 21 inches long and comes packed with authentic details. With its folding solar arrays, hinged mirror housing, and three main engines giving it that signature look, this build is a must-have for any NASA enthusiast.

To complete the build, you'll find two plaques that showcase some information about each of the NASA icons, as well as a pair of display stands that let you showcase both the LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery and its Hubble Space Telescope cargo together. This side build is anything but ordinary, featuring a detailed model of the Ulysses Space Probe.

The LEGO Group has proven itself to be no stranger to delivering authentic recreations of iconic pieces of space exploration history, with various kits having entered its recent collection of NASA builds as of late. With this latest addition, fans will have another exciting opportunity to relive some of the most memorable moments in space exploration history.

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