Product Description
- Brand new plastic model kit of NASA Space Launch System Artemis Gift Set (Level 3) 1/144 plastic model kit by Airfix.
- Brand new box.
- Includes display stand.
- Vintage style packaging.
- Officially licensed product.
- Contains 79 detailed parts.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Paint and cement required and are included.
- Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.
- Includes 10 acrylic paints, 2 brushes and 2 poly cement.
- Dimensions approximately L-27.48, W-8.46 inches assembled.
- HISTORY ASPECTS:
- The Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis represents NASA’s next-generation heavy-lift rocket, designed to propel astronauts and cargo beyond low-Earth orbit and enable the return of humans to the Moon. Built on decades of experience from the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs, the Artemis SLS integrates powerful core stages, solid rocket boosters, and advanced avionics to achieve unprecedented lift capabilities. Its design emphasizes reliability, flexibility, and long-term support for lunar exploration and future deep-space missions.
- Since its introduction, the SLS Artemis has been central to NASA’s Artemis program, supporting missions to establish sustainable lunar exploration and pave the way for human missions to Mars. The rocket has been used to deliver crewed Orion spacecraft, cargo payloads, and critical scientific instruments into space. Each flight demonstrates the engineering prowess of the SLS and showcases international collaboration, as various components are contributed by partners across the globe. Its versatility allows for both crewed and uncrewed missions, ensuring that the Artemis program can meet its ambitious exploration goals.
- The SLS Artemis also serves as a symbol of innovation and human curiosity, inspiring a new generation of engineers, scientists, and space enthusiasts. Its continued development has advanced rocket propulsion, materials science, and safety systems, setting new standards for modern aerospace engineering. Beyond the missions themselves, the SLS fosters global collaboration and public interest in space exploration, solidifying its legacy as one of humanity’s most significant technological achievements.
- This 1:144 scale plastic model kit offers enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to recreate NASA’s flagship rocket in stunning detail. Perfect for display, dioramas, or educational purposes, it captures the complexity and grandeur of the Artemis program while celebrating humankind’s next steps into deep space.
