Redstone Launcher / Juno I with explorer/ Redstone IRBM / Sparta / WRESAT

During the late 1950s, the cold war continued to increase tensions throughout the world, as both the United States and the Soviet Union had an arsenal of missiles at their disposal, with many more under development. But now the attention would be directed towards space, and who would get there first. The Americans used one of their most reliable rockets – the Redstone – added three more stages to make the Juno I, and mated it with the Explorer I satellite. It successfully launched on January 31, 1958 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, and a new era had begun for the United States. In the coming years, the Redstone rocket would prove to be a very reliable booster, and was used to launch satellites and the first American Astronauts into space.

• Finely detailed Redstone rocket with launch stand
• Finely engraved recessed panel lines and bolts
• Parts and decals included to build any ONE of the following versions:
  • Juno I with Explorer I, America's first satellite, or
  • US Army PGM-11 Redstone IRBM, or
  • Sparta, or
  • WRESAT missions
• High quality water-slide decals
• Detailed instructions included
• Photo-etch parts included

Length:         approx. 293 to 302 mm (11.6 to 11.9 in) (without stand)
Diameter:     25mm (1.0")

Width:           54mm (2.1")
Parts:            29-31 (plastic) plus 14 (photo-etch)

Made in Australia

Decals printed in USA by Microscale Industries