New Arrival: Airfix Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis – 1/144 Scale
We’re pleased to announce the arrival of a landmark modern spaceflight subject — the Airfix A50202 Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis in 1/144 scale. This kit represents NASA’s most powerful rocket to date and the centerpiece of the Artemis program, which is returning humans to the Moon and laying the groundwork for future missions to Mars.
Historical context:
The Space Launch System is the successor to the Saturn V, designed to send the Orion spacecraft, astronauts, and heavy cargo beyond low Earth orbit. First flown on the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022, SLS demonstrated the capability to carry deep-space payloads on lunar trajectories. The Artemis program aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon, including missions to the lunar south pole, while advancing technologies for long-duration exploration.
SLS combines proven hardware concepts with modern systems, including solid rocket boosters derived from the Space Shuttle program and a powerful core stage designed for deep-space missions. As such, it represents both continuity and renewal in American spaceflight.
About the Airfix kit:
Airfix’s 1/144 scale SLS Artemis kit captures the rocket’s imposing size and distinctive configuration, including the core stage, boosters, and Orion spacecraft. The scale makes it ideal for display alongside other historic launch vehicles, bridging the gap between Apollo-era rockets and today’s exploration programs.
Kit highlights:
- 1/144 scale plastic model of NASA’s Space Launch System.
- Represents the Artemis lunar exploration configuration.
- Clean molding and clear part breakdown.
- Excellent display piece for spaceflight history collections.
View the Airfix SLS Artemis kit here and add the next chapter of human lunar exploration to your collection.
Available now from Historia Emporium – The History Store:
greathistorygifts.com
