Lego will release a 1,252-piece Hubble Space Telescope set on August 1, priced at $140. The model features removable panels to showcase instruments and a display stand with an information plaque.
Lego has announced the launch of a new set honoring the Hubble Space Telescope, consisting of 1,252 pieces. Scheduled to be available on August 1 for $140, the set allows users to construct a detailed model of the renowned observatory.
The Hubble set includes removable panels that provide glimpses into replicas of the telescope's internal instruments, such as gyroscopes and mirrors. Additionally, it comes with adjustable antennas and solar arrays, enhancing its interactive features. The completed model stands over 12.5 inches tall and 15 inches long.
The set includes an astronaut minifigure, adding a scale reference to the model. This minifigure can be positioned around the Hubble model, creating a visual representation of its size and use in space.
This is not the first Hubble model from Lego; the company had previously released a Space Shuttle Discovery set in 2021 that included the Hubble as a payload. The new set aims to provide a more comprehensive tribute to the telescope's legacy.
The real Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, is not expected to deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere until the mid-2030s. In contrast, the plastic material used in Lego sets is non-biodegradable, meaning this model will last indefinitely, outliving the actual telescope.
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Lego will release a 1,252-piece Hubble Space Telescope set on August 1, priced at $140. The model features removable panels to showcase instruments and a display stand with an information plaque.