1/200 HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE & SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITER with ASTRONAUTS by Hasegawa delivers a detailed space exploration display for NASA fans and scale model hobby builders.
Featuring:
- Authentic NASA pairing: Includes Space Shuttle Orbiter with deployed Hubble Space Telescope for a classic orbital servicing mission display.
- Detailed astronaut figures: Small scale crew figures included to recreate spacewalk and deployment scenes.
- Precision space components: Fine detailing on shuttle body, payload bay, and telescope structure for realistic presentation.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 28 cm
- Width: 18 cm
- Height: 10 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/200
- Manufacturer: Hasegawa
- Model: Hubble Space Telescope & Space Shuttle Orbiter with Astronauts
- Parts count: Approx. 100+
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 15+
- Pilot Figures: Included (astronaut crew figures)
Perfect for: space enthusiasts, NASA collectors, and scale model builders who enjoy historical space missions, backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.
Why this kit matters
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990 aboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31), changed how humanity views the universe. Operating above Earth’s atmosphere, it captures deep-space images without atmospheric distortion, contributing to major discoveries in astronomy, including galaxy formation and cosmic expansion research.
The Space Shuttle programme played a key role in deploying and servicing Hubble. Multiple shuttle missions carried astronauts to repair and upgrade the telescope, extending its operational life and improving its scientific capability. This model represents one of the most important partnerships in modern space exploration history.
How to use it
Assemble using modelling nippers and plastic cement for clean joins. Paint is required for full detailing of shuttle markings, telescope structure, and astronaut suits. Build the orbital display scene and present on the included stand for a space mission diorama.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.