Space Voyagers: The Evolution of American Space Flight

Now get your favorite Mini Voyagers spacecraft in one package at a great price! First, 5 detailed rockets portray the vehicles that launched America into the Space Age. Mercury Redstone- lifted the first brave astronauts into space. Mercury Atlas- the vehicle John Glenn rode into orbit. Gemini Titan- provided access to space for pairs of astronauts learning to live and work there. Apollo Saturn V- the moonship that gave us that ï¾one small stepï¾. Space transportation System- the Space Shuttle in this set detaches from boosters and fuel tank Next, 5 historical winged vehicles trace the development of reusable space planes from the 1950ï¾s through the next century. All have moving wheels. X-15: 1950ï¾s hypersonic rocket plane that flew into the reaches of space. X-20 Dyna-Soar: from the 1960ï¾s. ï¾The Space Shuttle that almost wasï¾. X 24A: experimental lifting body rom the 1970ï¾s. Space Shuttle Orbiter: mainstay of NASAï¾s manned fleet in the 80ï¾s and 90ï¾s. X-38: proposed emergency rescue vehicle for the Space Station. A very unusual find. 10 total pieces included! Ages: 6+