The Evolution of American Space Flight

The Evolution of American Space FlightThis space set features 10 vehicles from the American Space Program. 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 "one small step"�. Space transportation System- the Space Shuttle in this set detaches from boosters and fuel tankNext, 5 historical winged vehicles trace the development of reusable space planes from the 1950"™s through the next century. All have moving wheels. X-15: 1950"™s hypersonic rocket plane that flew into the reaches of space. X-20 Dyna-Soar: from the 1960"™s. "The Space Shuttle that almost was"�. X 24A: experimental lifting body rom the 1970"™s. Space Shuttle Orbiter: mainstay of NASA"™s manned fleet in the 80"™s and 90"™s. X-38: proposed emergency rescue vehicle for the Space Station. A very unusual find. 10 total pieces included! Ages: 6+Each is about 3 to 5 inches tall. Another great quality space product from Action Products.FEATURES:Set includes five 4" to 5" tall replicas of flight rockets: ; Mercury Redstone; Mercury Atlas; Gemini Titan; Apollo Saturn S; Shuttle Transport SystemSet includes five 4" to 5" tall replicas of flight vehicles: X-15, X-20; X-24a; Space Shuttle; X-38 Spacecraft modeled on actual NASA equipmentCombination of the X-Planes: Extreme Machines and America's Race to Space packaged in one