Lego and NASA release epic 2,354-piece Space Shuttle Discovery set

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original NASA STS-31 Hubble deployment mission, Lego has collaborated with NASA to release a 2,354-piece Space Shuttle Discovery set. At a scale of 1:70, the miniature set is an impressive 55.46cm long. 

The most detailed Space Shuttle Lego kit yet, the set’s features include moveable payload doors, a robotic arm and a command module that opens to exhibit the flight deck and deployable flying gear.

The Lego set also comes with the legendary Hubble Space Telescope, which can either be folded and placed in the payload bay, or expanded with a solar array and displayed separately to show in all its glory.  

In an interview with Lego, Dr Kathy Sullivan – who played an instrumental part in planning Hubble and deploying it into space – shared her thoughts on the new kit. 

She said: “Looking at the model, it was great to reminisce about my experiences in space launching the telescope for the first time. 

“This Lego model is a great way for LEGO builders and space fans alike to get excited about space travel and learn more about the famous mission in a fun and engaging way.”

Set to be released on Apr 1, the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery is expected to cost US$199.99 (S$270).