Celebrate a landmark of aerospace history with this Hobby Master 1:200 scale Space Shuttle Enterprise, a precision-crafted replica of NASA’s first Space Shuttle orbiter. Preserved at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, the Enterprise remains a symbol of innovation, testing, and human ambition. This detailed model captures every line of the original prototype used in NASA’s vital approach and landing tests.
Features
- Scale: 1:200
- Category: Diecast Model Spacecraft
- Product Type: Prototype Orbiter
- Identifier: Space Shuttle Enterprise OV-101 – Intrepid Museum, New York
- High-quality construction: Diecast metal with select plastic components
- Contents: Space Shuttle model with opening cargo bay doors, detailed bay interior, robotic arm, SpaceLab module, and display stand
- Assembly required: No
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Product dimensions: 7.25” Length × 4.75” Wingspan
- Recommended for collectors ages 14+
Space Exploration Legacy Piece
Bring the story of NASA’s early Shuttle era to your collection with this Hobby Master Space Shuttle Enterprise. From its detailed exterior surface to its moveable components, this model embodies the engineering breakthrough that paved the way for Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and beyond. Perfect for display, education, or commemorating America’s legacy in space exploration.
The Space Shuttle Enterprise (Orbital Vehicle 101) was the first orbiter built under NASA’s Space Shuttle program. Constructed by Rockwell International, it conducted critical test flights in 1977 to validate aerodynamic design and landing procedures. Though it never reached orbit, Enterprise’s role was pivotal—its data directly enabled the success of future missions. Today, it rests aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid in New York City, allowing millions of visitors to experience the dawn of reusable spaceflight firsthand.
Specifications (Historical Reference)
Manufacturer: Rockwell International
Designation: Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise (OV-101)
First Rollout: September 17, 1976
Approach & Landing Tests: 1977 – 1978 (Edwards AFB, California)
Primary Role: Atmospheric flight test and systems evaluation prototype
Engines: None (dummy Space Shuttle Main Engines used for aerodynamic testing)
Length: 122 ft (37.2 m)
Wingspan: 78 ft (23.8 m)
Height: 58 ft (17.7 m)
Max Weight: ~150,000 lb (68,000 kg)
Crew Capacity: Up to 8 astronauts (test configuration)
Special Note: Used to validate orbiter aerodynamics, landing systems, and separation dynamics from the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
