1/72 002001 Aoshima Artificial Satellite Ohsumi And Lambda Launch Vehicle
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
Still factory sealed. Hard-to-find scale model of this historical 1970 Japanese space satellite and launch vehicle. The Ohsumi is 1/20 scale and includes a display stand. The Lambda L-45-S rocket is 1/150 scale and includes a complete operating launcher which doubles as a display base. Ohsumi was the first Japanese satellite and was launched from Kagoshima Space Observatory on February 11, 1970. Japan was not allowed to develop any sort of guidance techniques due to restrictions on military development, so they had to go to 'indescribable pains' to create new rocket systems and equipment.
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