Hasegawa 1/48 1/48 Voyager Space Probe Kit with Mission Emblem Patch

Voyager.
An unmanned spacecraft that is carrying out NASA's "Exoplanet and Extrasolar Exploration Program"
Launched in September 1977, and followed by No. 2 was launched in August of the same year, both probes succeeded in capturing clear images of the outer planets.

The Voyager program has long since taken the record for a 'man made' object going the furthest from the earth

Equipped with an information record called "Golden Record" the item sent into space
Each Voyager space probe carries a gold-plated audio-visual disc, should the spacecraft ever be found by intelligent life forms from other planetary systems. The disc carries photos of the Earth and its lifeforms, a range of scientific information, spoken greetings from people and a medley including the Sounds of Earth.

Model Length: 394mm

Antenna Diameter: 76.2mm

Parts: 86


Kit features all-new tooling - parts for a globe-style display stand and marking options for both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2.

Additional items required to complete model as illustrated