The Space Shuttle Discovery was the third of five reusable NASA orbiters, making 39 launches and landings between 1984 and 2011—the most flights of any spacecraft in history. Perhaps its greatest accomplishment was the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) on April 25, 1990, revolutionizing astronomy and astrophysics, particularly our understanding of the age and expansion of the universe. With the vertical launch capabilities of a rocket and the glider-like landing of an aircraft, space shuttles were the workhorses of America’s space program at the turn of the 21st century. They played a critical role in the construction and maintenance of the International Space Station (ISS) and were at the forefront of scientific discovery.

Now, you can build this legendary orbiter and relive the historic mission that expanded our knowledge of the cosmos! The Ugears NASA Space Shuttle Discovery is more than just a model—it's a three-in-one set, featuring the orbiter, a tensegrity stand, and a deployable satellite (Hubble Space Telescope). This 1:96 scale model captures the intricate design and function of Discovery, with detailed moving parts and authentic features.