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NASA Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle was the first operational orbital spacecraft designed to be re‐used after a mission. The first flight
was recorded in 1981 with the last flight of the Shuttle program occurring in July 2011.
The Space Shuttle was developed to carry a variety of payloads into low earth orbit including satellites, the HUBBLE
Space telescope, and components for the International Space Station (ISS). A variety of other missions were
performed including re‐supply and crew rotation for the International Space Station, numerous missions for
scientific investigation and classified military missions for the United States Defense Department and US military.
A total of seven Space Shuttles were built but only six were capable of flight. One Shuttle simulator, "Pathfinder"
was built and used for static ground testing and exhibition. Enterprise was used for flight testing within the
atmosphere and five Shuttles were actually used for space flight. Two shuttles were lost during flight, Challenger and
Columbia and four Space Shuttles, Endeavor, Discovery, Atlantis and Enterprise have been retired to museums
across the United States.
This Minicraft Models kit was developed to commemorate the surviving Space Shuttles and recognize these space
pioneers for their contributions to the NASA Manned Space Program. Check for the location of the closest Space
Shuttle on display near you.
Minicraft Models (US) LLC, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
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- Page 1 NASA Space Shuttle The Space Shuttle was the first operational orbital spacecraft designed to be re‐used after a mission. The first flight was recorded in 1981 with the last flight of the Shuttle program occurring in July 2011. The Space Shuttle was developed to carry a variety of payloads into low earth orbit including satellites, the HUBBLE Space telescope, and components for the International Space Station (ISS). A variety of other missions were performed including re‐supply and crew rotation for the International Space Station, numerous missions for scientific investigation and classified military missions for the United States Defense Department and US military. A total of seven Space Shuttles were built but only six were capable of flight. One Shuttle simulator, “Pathfinder” was built and used for static ground testing and exhibition. Enterprise was used for flight testing within the atmosphere and five Shuttles were actually used for space flight. Two shuttles were lost during flight, Challenger and Columbia and four Space Shuttles, Endeavor, Discovery, Atlantis and Enterprise have been retired to museums across the United States. This Minicraft Models kit was developed to commemorate the surviving Space Shuttles and recognize these space pioneers for their contributions to the NASA Manned Space Program. Check for the location of the closest Space Shuttle on display near you. Minicraft Models (US) LLC, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA www.minicraftmodels.com Printed in China 11668...
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Page 2: Parts Layout Diagram
PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM NOTE parts shaded in gray are not for use 44 43 11668... - Page 3 Cement DO NOT Cement Cut away Optional parts Repeat operation Symmetrical assembly Drill hole Coller Ne pas Coller Couper Choix RŽpeeter l' opŽration Kleben Nicht Kleben Scheiden Auswahlmoglichkeit Vorgang wiederholen Pegar No Pegar Cortar Eleccion Repitir la operacion Incollare Non Incollare Tagliere Scelta Ripetere...
- Page 4 CARGO BAY FLOOR AND LOWER WING All Parts Cargo bay floor and walls SEMI-GLOSS WHITE Glue cargo bay floor parts 27/28 together, then insert and glue into cargo bay. Glue lower wing 31 to fuselage. UPPER WINGS, CARGO BAY DOORS & ENGINE BULKHEAD Cargo bay door interiors SILVER All Parts except as noted...
- Page 5 MAIN ENGINES AND MANEUVERING NOZZLES All Parts Assemble three engines (36/37). Glue three engine mounts All parts METALLIC STEEL (47) to rear bulkhead and attach engine assemblies. Assemble two maneurvering subsystem nozzles (41/42) and glue in place as shown. (Right module shown in place). REACTION CONTROLS All Parts Assemble reaction controls (23/24 LEFT)
- Page 6 LANDING GEAR, STATIONARY / LANDING MODE Assemble deployed landing gear as shown Refer to Step 8 All Parts and glue into gear bays. Left main gear is shown in place. Attach gear doors as shown. 46 (Shown in place) All strut parts SEMIGLOSS WHITE Tires FLAT BLACK-GRAY 44 (Shown in place) NAVSTAR SATELLITE (SHUTTLE PAYLOAD)
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- Page 9 Note Black upper nose pattern unique to Enterprise Enterprise OV-101 Discovery Atlantis Endeavour OV-103 OV-104 OV-105 Gray leading edges (all shuttles) Dark Gray wing panels (Enterprise only) White wing panels with Black stripes (Discovery/Atlantis/Endeavour) 11668...
- Page 10 * Apply clear gloss, matte or flat coat to seal decals following the instructions from the manufacturer. Visit our Website- www.minicraftmodels.com Minicraft Models (US) LLC 1501 Commerce Drive Elgin, IL 60123 Phone: 847-429-9676...
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