Matchbox 1999 VentureStar Lockheed by Martin Space

Description: Get ready to blast off with this Matchbox Space Shuttle toy! Perfect for space travel enthusiasts, this toy features the VentureStar Lockheed by Martin Space - Proposed Launch System NASA design. Made for kids and collectors alike, this toy is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves toys that are out of this world. The details on this Space Shuttle toy are simply amazing, from the intricate designs to the realistic features. Add it to your collection today and let your imagination soar! More Info: VentureStar was a single-stage-to-orbit reusable launch system proposed by Lockheed Martin and funded by the U.S. government. The goal was to replace the Space Shuttle by developing a re-usable spaceplane that could launch satellites into orbit at a fraction of the cost. While the requirement was for an uncrewed launcher, it was expected to carry passengers as cargo. The VentureStar would have had a wingspan of 68 feet (20.7 m), a length of 127 feet (38.7 m), and would have weighed roughly 1000 t (2.2 million lb).VentureStar was intended to be a commercial single-stage-to-orbit vehicle that would be launched vertically, but return to Earth as an airplane. Flights would have been leased to NASA as needed. After failures with the X-33 subscale technology demonstrator test vehicle, funding was cancelled in 2001.VentureStar was essentially a bigger version of the X-33 but was not produced.[3] The X-33 had ongoing problems meeting performance requirements for the carbonfibre hydrogen fuel tank. There were a number of other technologies that were part of the program, including the linear aerospike rocket engine. One point of praise was the metallic thermal protection system developed by BF Goodrich. Thank you for your consideration and viewing items in our ebay store - A Little Extra Joy. Item(s) is/are as pictured. Use pictures as reference in addition to the above description. We would be happy to combine shipping and modify total due based on the modified shipping if possible. Multiple Items must be purchased the same day and the seller to be notified. We would be happy to make the adjustment for you. We do accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Buyer Pays Return Shipping and Item must be in the same condition as when purchased. Please note that I am not an expert or a professional appraiser. The condition, dates, origin, history and description of items are based upon my own research, current knowledge and the information is carefully considered prior to providing item to our ebay store. For a Little Extra Joy, Become a "Follower". Be sure to watch for new items, live auctions and special deals. Sincerely, A Little Extra Joy- Bring it Home EBAY Store http://ALittleExtraJoy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALittleExtraJoy/

Price: 28 USD

Location: Livingston, California

End Time: 2024-11-23T08:00:00.000Z

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