This is a nice set for the time! It concludes of a Space Shuttle, Lego's first NASA related theme; a launch tower with rare lattice pillars; an astronaut (I named mine Steve), and two NASA workers (named Frank and Pete).

• PROS:
• *Space Shuttle
• *Solid Rocket Boosters
• *External Fuel Tank w/ NASA logo
• *NASA labeled "go-kart"
• *Astronaut
• *2 Workers
• CONS:
• *Not to Scale
• *Skimpy on Details
• *No Crawler
• *No Landing Gear
• *Unsturdy Tower when Lifting External Tank

But overall, this set is a must-have for them Space-going adventurers!

This one is not as good as the 1995 version but it is still a good set. The shuttle is very cool but looks much like a plane. The launch pad is very cool with the elevator and minifigs. This is a good set to have in your Lego town!

I think this was a great set, but like someone set, should be put under the Discovery Sets. Here are my Pros & Cons for this set:

Pros:
NASA logos
Authentic Shuttle
Good Size
The "Satellite" box is just like the real one
Astronauts are great

Cons:
Stickers
No Crawler

But still...I got no problem with this set.

I like this set but is only deserving of a Pros/Cons review

Pros:
GREAT SMALL set...good value if you bought it in 1990($25 where i bought it)
I LIKE THE usa sticker, but is a sticker so....
GOES well with the Discovery Kids theme today...
HAS A lift thing unlike Shuttle Laucnh Pad from 1995
Cons:
PRICE on bricklink is HORRIBLE...$55 used!!!!?!?..i can buy a Shuttle Launch Pad for $45 on bricklink and it has more minifigs and value today....

THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THIS SET IS THE PRICE!!!

Can't really think of any way to improve it, except for maybe making the fuel tank and solid rocket boosters a little larger and truer to scale. The space shuttle is only large enough for one astronaut (included.... rare minifig!!) but that comes with the lego territory. The tower is fun to build, with unique crane-style pieces and the robotic arm and satellite are also nice features. I had a lot of fun with this model back in the day. Definitely better and more realistic than the 1995 version.