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    Mountable kit for a GEOTAIL Satellite toy model by Papafoxtrot

    With this kit by Papafoxtrot, you can assemble and display a beautiful replica of the GEOTAIL satellite. Our solar system is filled with a fierce wind of charged particles blowing from the sun and deep space. When the solar wind penetrates our magnetosphere, it can knock out satellites and even land-based electrical systems. GEOTAIL was sent up to observe the turbulent wake that Earth’s magnetosphere pulls behind it and how the solar wind penetrates through. By keeping an eye on the weather in space, GEOTAIL helps protect those of us here on Earth from unexpected disruptions to our vital communications and power networks. Origin Japan/USA • launched 1992 •mission: solar weather observation.   SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (satellite): Length: 7 cm // 2.7 in Width: 22 cm // 8.7 in Height: 7 cm // 2.7 in Weight (boxed): 204 g // 0.45 lbs Material: painted wood, painted metal Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3.
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    Mountable kit for a CYGNUS Satellite toy model by Papafoxtrot

    With this kit by Papafoxtrot, you can assemble and display a beautiful replica of the Cygnus spacecraft. But... how do you get your groceries delivered when you live on a space station? From 2012 it is via the Cygnus crewless spacecraft, developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation as part of NASA’s program to outsource operations to commercial companies. Once the new supplies are unloaded, Cygnus will be loaded up with the station’s trash and sent to burn up in the atmosphere, making it the world’s most expensive incinerator and further proving that everything which goes up must come down. Origin USA/France • launched 2012 (scheduled) • mass 1200 kg • payload  2000 kg • mission transport supplies to and garbage from the ISS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (satellite): Length: 12 cm // 4.7 in Width: 3 cm // 1.2 in Height: 3 cm // 1.2 in Weight (boxed): 177 g // 0.39 lbs Material: painted wood, painted metal Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3.
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    Mountable kit for an TI Asia Grey supertanker model by Papafoxtrot

    With this kit by Papafoxtrot, you can assemble and display a beautiful replica of the TI Asia tanker. “No Smoking” is written in two meter high letters on the bridge of Asia, which is a good idea when you are carrying 3 million barrels of oil. Four TI-class supertankers were built in the early 00s and are currently the largest ships at sail; Asia was the first of these. Despite being built for a 40-year life span, after less than a decade, she has been retired to the sunny coasts of Qatar to spend the rest of her days as a stationary oil storage vessel. Built 2003 • length 380 meters • capacity 3.1 million barrels • top speed 16.5 knots Also available in blue SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (ship): Length: 39 cm // 11.4 in Width: 5.5 cm // 2 in Height: 7.5 cm // 2.9 in Weight: 766 g // 1.7 lbs Color: grey (also available in blue) Material: painted wood, painted metal Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 8.

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