Mission Jules Verne

The 'Jules Verne' was Europe's first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) to fly to the International Space Station. Built for the European Space Agency (ESA), the ATV is an unmanned, automated spacecraft designed to deliver up to 7.6 tonnes of cargo to the ISS, and may also be used to adjust the station's orbit. It's larger than the Russian Progress and Japanese HTV.

Heller's kit includes Jules Verne ATV, Ariane 5 launch vehicle and ISS. The 68-piece ATV features removable side panel, interior with cargo bay and equipment, solar panels and display stand. It's 3.2" long when completed. The 35-piece Ariane has detailed main stage, 2 booster rockets, payload section with removable panel (ATV may be stowed as payload) and display base It's 18.1" long when completed. The 254 piece ISS includes Soyuz-TM, docking modules, laboratory modules, Zarya modules, Zvezda module, research module, ATV, power platform, Unity connecting modules, Quest airlock, ESA Columbus facility, Kibo experiment module, JEM modules, solar arrays and display base. It's 20.3" x 14.8" when completed. Also included are decals (logos and solar arrays) painting guide, glue, paint brush and 15 paint pots.