NASA reusable spaceplane and orbital vehicle. Kit has raised and engraved surface features, flight deck with 2 seated astronaut figures, cargo bay interior, optional payload (including Orbital Docking System, Lightweight Multi-Purpose Carrier module, equipment pallet, Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, Spacelab), articulated manipulator arm, optional position cargo bay hatches (with chrome-plated reflecting plates), detailed optional position landing gear, adjustable position main rocket nozzles, hinged split rudder/air brake and 2-position display stand (molded in transparent blue plastic). Decals and painting guide for (6) orbiters during (3) phases of the shuttle program: early - Enterprise, Columbia; mid-program - Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour; and late - Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour - includes instrument panel markings, windshield frames and authentic NASA insignia.