Airfix A11150 Saturn V Skylab 1:144 Scale Space Exploration Series 11 Model Kit
In 1968, the Apollo Applications Program was created to look into science missions that could be performed with the surplus Apollo hardware. Much of the planning centered on the idea of a space station, which eventually spawned the Skylab program. Skylab was launched using a two-stage Saturn V, sometimes called a Saturn INT-21. It was the only launch not directly related to the Apollo lunar landing program.In May 1973 Skylab was launched using a two-stage Saturn V, sometimes called a Saturn INT-21.[2] It was the only launch not directly related to the Apollo lunar landing program. Three crews lived aboard Skylab from May 25, 1973 to February 8, 1974, with Skylab remaining in orbit until July 11, 1979. 1:144 scale - Plastic scale model kit. Skill level 2 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). Dimensions length 768mm x width 132mm. Number of parts tbc. Construction and painting required yes, glue and paints need to be purchased separately.