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The OV-104 Atlantis was NASA's fourth space-rated shuttle. It maiden voyage was Oct. 3, 1985. Besides various defense flights one of the missions included the launch of the Galileo interplanetary probe to Jupiter in October 1989. Having learned from previous orbiters the Enterprise, Columbia and Challenger NASA replaced the individual heat tiles with large thermal protection blankets. This was not only safer but enabled construction to occur in about half the time of previous models.
Named after the Schooner Atlantis the Atlantis pioneered the Shuttle-Mir missions flying the first 7 missions to the Russian space station. Atlantis also delivered components and payloads to the International Station.
Our Atlantis Space Shuttle model arrives completely assembled and has an attractive base for display. This authentic, extraordinary replica of the original spacecraft has been faithfully reproduced. Each model is meticulously crafted and painted following exact blueprint details of the original spacecraft. The end result is a handsome, collectible keepsake to be admired and enjoyed.
Ordering from Tailwinds is easy. We accept all major credit cards and PayPal orders with confirmed addresses.
Most in-stock items that are ordered with ground service are usually shipped within 2-business days of receipt of your order unless otherwise noted in the product description. We ship via FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. You can expect to receive your order within 3-8 business days. The shipping costs for Alaska, Hawaii, APO and FPO addresses and outside the US may be more depending on what is ordered and how we ship. We will contact you via e-mail if shipping costs are higher. Your exact shipping charges will show up during the order process.
Tailwinds has a very fair and easy return and exchange policies. If a return or exchange is requested you can just email or call for a Return Authorization (RA) number. All returned or exchanged merchandise must be in new and unused condition and returned to Tailwinds within 30 days of delivery.
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