For those of you who combine your passion for spaceflight with model building, the NASA Artemis Space Launch System from Revell offers the opportunity to recreate what is perhaps the most impressive launch system of our time at home. This model is far more than a plastic kit; it is a symbol of humanity’s drive to fly once again to where we once made history: to the Moon and beyond.
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From Saturn V to the Space Launch System – The Lineage of Rockets
To understand the significance of the Artemis program, one must look back a few decades. In the 1960s, the mighty Saturn V rocket (naturally also available at Revell in the shop) sent Neil Armstrong and his crew to the Moon. It was the undisputed symbol of technical superiority of that era. But after the last Apollo mission in 1972, it became quiet around manned exploration of the Moon. NASA shifted its focus to the Space Shuttle (here in the Revell Shop) as a versatile spacecraft, but not a Moon transporter.
The Space Launch System (SLS for short) now picks up exactly where the Saturn V left off. It is the first heavy-lift rocket since the Apollo days designed to carry humans beyond Earth orbit once again. In doing so, it combines proven elements of Shuttle technology with state-of-the-art engineering. Four RS-25 engines, which once sent the Space Shuttles into space, form the powerful heart of the SLS, this time supplemented by two side boosters that deliver even more thrust than their predecessors (we also have the Space Shuttle Discovery with boosters in the shop here).
A New Chapter in Spaceflight History
The Artemis program represents departure and the return to the Moon. The planned Artemis 2 mission is intended to send a crewed space capsule on a trajectory around the Moon for the first time in over fifty years. It will be followed by Artemis 3, during which astronauts will land on the lunar surface. This was a decisive step toward a permanent presence in space and future Mars missions.
Regarding the choice of name, there is much symbolism in it. In Greek mythology, Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo, the namesake of the original Moon program. This closes a circle: where Apollo once led humanity to the Moon for the first time, Artemis brings them back there, this time more sustainably, more internationally, and more future-oriented.
The Original as a Model: A Challenge for Detail Enthusiasts
Revell has created a model kit with its NASA Artemis Space Launch System that perfectly captures this fascination. At 1:144 scale, a detailed replica of the original emerges, impressing with its simple power and majestic form. The finished model consists of 53 individual parts and is aimed at model builders aged 12 and up. Despite its complexity, the construction is easy to follow thanks to the clearly illustrated instructions, making it ideal for those who are drawn to spaceflight and have previously hesitated to tackle larger rocket projects.
The finished model stands proudly on its included display stand. At first glance, the sleek white design with its orange-red tanks and gigantic boosters captivates the viewer. You can literally feel the pent-up energy that in the original generates more than eight million pounds of thrust, enough to transport a 100-ton payload into space.
If you look closely during construction, you will discover the typical panel structures of the tank, the distinctive NASA logos, and the fine tail fins on the boosters. The included decals enable you to achieve an authentic finish that immediately catches the eye of any spaceflight fan. Once completed, your model deserves a prominent place on the shelf or perhaps even in a (not quite small) small, specially illuminated display case.
From Reality to Film, Book, and Television
Since the first press images of the SLS, the rocket has inspired not only engineers but also storytellers. In documentaries such as NASA’s Moonshot: Artemis Returns or futuristic series about manned Mars missions, it appears as a symbol of a new generation of spaceflight. Science fiction authors often describe it as a link between current missions and the visionary spacecraft of the future. Even modern cinema films dealing with upcoming Mars flights are inspired by the design of the SLS, a clear sign that this rocket has long since become part of the collective imagination.
The Dream of the Moon in Your Hands
The appeal of this model also lies in the fact that while building, one mentally accompanies all the engineers, test pilots, and researchers who have worked over decades on the return to the Moon. Every stage, every engine, and every tank recalls countless hours of technical planning and human determination. As you assemble the SLS from its individual parts, you yourself become a small part of this vision: a model builder who makes the great dreams of the 21st century tangible.
Here you can find the model from Revell, if you would like to add it directly to your collection. Those who enjoy building realistic spacecraft or are interested in the modern NASA will get an authentic, detail-rich piece of spaceflight history here that makes an impression on any workbench.
For Those Who See More Than Plastic
The NASA Artemis Space Launch System is more than just a model. It stands for progress, for the courage to venture once again into the unknown. Revell has given this spirit form and color so that you can hold it in your own hands and assemble it layer by layer. It is not a simple kit but a statement for all who are enthusiastic about technology, science, and the spirit of discovery.
And as you attach the final parts and the majestic silhouette of the rocket takes shape, perhaps think of the words of many NASA engineers: The path to the Moon was never easy, but every screw, every seam, and every model brings us a piece closer to the goal.
To the Revell model in the shop
Technical Details of the Kit:
- Scale 1:144
- Recommended age: 12 and up
- 53 individual parts
Build Inspirations
Majestic Launch
A Brief Technical Explanation of the Artemis Moon Mission