LEGO continues to capture the imagination of space enthusiasts with its latest release: the NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle set. This 1,913-piece marvel meticulously recreates the iconic rover used during NASA’s historic moon missions, making it a must-have for any space history aficionado. Designed by LEGO’s Olav Krøigaard, the set boasts an impressive attention to detail, replicating not just the rover’s chassis and spring-loaded suspension, but also the equipment lockers and tools that made the LRV a technological marvel.
Krøigaard’s dedication to accuracy involved extensive research, including consultations with Apollo archivists to ensure even the smallest details were true to the original. The result is a highly detailed model of LRV-3, used by astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison “Jack” Schmitt during the Apollo 17 mission. The set features equipment specific to this mission, including explosive packages for the Lunar Seismic Profiling Experiment, a lunar rake, an adjustable scoop, and a sample bag filled with miniature “moon rocks.”
LEGO’s NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle set is more than just a toy; it’s an educational experience that brings the history of space exploration to life. The set’s intricate details, such as the Surface Electrical Properties antenna and Traverse Gravimeter Experiment, offer builders a deeper understanding of the tools and experiments used during the Apollo missions.
Available for $220, this set is perfect for anyone looking to combine their love of LEGO with a passion for space exploration. It’s a tribute to the ingenuity of NASA’s engineers and astronauts, capturing a pivotal moment in human history in a way that only LEGO can.
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