1/400 Deep Impact Delta II Rocket w/Launch Pad

The US planned to phase out all expendable launch vehicles (ELV) after the Space Shuttle entered service. However, the 1986 Challenger accident changed all that, and the Delta program was restarted.

This fully finished 1/400 scale, metal and plastic Dragon Wings ready-to-display model depicts a Delta II rocket ready to launch the January 12, 2005, "Deep Impact" mission, which released an impactor into the nucleus of comet 9P/Tempel to study the composition of the comet's interior. The model features textured surfaces, detailed Stage I and II tanks and a Stage III rocket motor, realistic solid-fuel rocket boosters, a payload fairing (nose cone), authentic markings, and includes a launch pad and tower display base.The rocket is 4 in/ 102mm tall.