Zvezda Vostok-1 Soviet Spacecraft & Launch Rockets 1961

Description

The “Vostok” rocket was created by Sergei Pavlovich Korolev in the 1950s. It was based on the military R-7 missile. The new rocket received a third stage, which made it possible to launch manned spacecraft, satellites and the first interplanetary station Luna into orbit.  This rocket launched the “Vostok-1” manned spacecraft into Earth orbit on April 12, 1961, with Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin on board.  He became the first person to fly in space.

• Scale is 1:144
• Kit consists of 214 parts
• Model length is 45.7cm
• Includes decal sheet and stand
• Manned spacecraft module included