Relive the Mission from 1985! -- The Leasat 3 satellite was launched in the 1980's to improve global UHF communications for the military. Unfortunately, the $85 million craft experienced an electronic systems failure after launch, leaving it uselessly floating above earth. Four months later, a rescue mission was conducted by the Space Shuttle Discovery STS 51-1 to repair the satellite. -- You can relive this rescue mission with your very own die-cast Space Shuttle Discovery complete with two satellites and a Shuttle Astronaut. You can even open the shuttle bay doors of the Discovery and position the Manipulator arm! Don't forget to extend the landing gear before you land. The Satellite Rescue Mission is a great collector's item as well as a toy for children to play and use. -- For ages 6+ |
