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Launch The Hubble With New LEGO Discovery Space Shuttle

By Andrew Schrank | April 2nd, 2021 | Categories: LEGO, Tabletop Gaming News & Rumors

nasa discovery shuttle legoLaunch the Hubble Space Telescope with this new LEGO Discovery Space Shuttle replica set worth seeing for enthusiasts and collectors alike!

Occasionally some sweet new higher level kits get released and this time there is a LEGO Discovery Shuttle kit up for grabs. Let’s check out the details.

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LEGO NASA Space Shuttle Discovery 10283

nasa discovery lego contentsCelebrate the wonders of space with this LEGO® NASA Space Shuttle Discovery (10283) model building set for adults. With 2,354 pieces, this engaging challenge lets you build the Space Shuttle Discovery, plus the Hubble Space Telescope, launched on NASA’s STS-31 mission in 1990.

As with most premium sets, this is meant to be on display and comes with a stand and info plaque to really make this a great display piece in a room.

nasa discovery lego backPacked with features, this build marks the amazing accomplishments of Discovery. Open the payload bay to deploy the Hubble Telescope on its mission to explore the cosmos. Adjust the elevons, engage the landing gear on reentry and deploy the robotic arm. The cockpit opens to reveal flight and mid-decks with seats for 5 crew members. The telescope features movable solar panels and an aperture door. The multiple display stands let you display the space shuttle model and telescope individually or together.

Featuring the immense accomplishment that the Hubble telescope was, you too can celebrate science with this innovative and interesting display involving the deployment of the telescope in space.

The set released on April 1st, 2021, and retails for $199.99 on LEGO’s storefront currently.

With this release, are you gonna grab the set? 

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About the Author: Andrew Schrank

College student, Lord of fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer