How many pieces does the Space Shuttle Discovery have?

The set has 827 pieces in 136 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Is it better for play or for display?

It works well as a display piece for space fans, but you can just as easily play with it.

Which colours does the set contain?

White, black, light grey and dark grey are the most common, which gives the model a look close to the original.

Discovery

LEGO® Space Shuttle Discovery

The Space Shuttle Discovery (7470) belongs to the Discovery line and came out in 2003. It has 827 pieces and no minifigures, since the spacecraft itself is the point.

Set number: 7470
Year: 2003
Pieces: 827
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Discovery
Different parts: 188

What can I build with it?

Parts list 188

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (9)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A genuine spaceflight model

Discovery was one of NASA's Space Shuttles, which carried satellites into orbit and flew astronauts to the space station. This set reproduces the vehicle in brick form and fits neatly into the line of the same name. For space enthusiasts it is a model that is recognised at a glance without any long explanation. As a display piece it looks effective on a shelf, because its shape and colours recall the real thing. The set also leaves out bright extras on purpose and puts the engineering in the foreground.

White and black, as on the real orbiter

White, black, light grey and dark grey lead the parts list. White forms the outer skin, black recalls the underside and heat-shield tiles, and the greys cover machinery, engines and detail. The result is a sober colour world that suits the subject and needs no toy-box brightness. If you already own other space models in grey and white, the shuttle will stand comfortably alongside them. The shared palette makes a small space collection look deliberate rather than accidental.

136 part types, plenty of fine work

With 136 different parts among 827 pieces, the set includes many specialist shapes. They are needed for the fuselage, wings, tail and cargo bay, none of which can be assembled from plain blocks. The build should therefore be varied and somewhat more demanding than a box of uniform bricks. If you enjoy neat fitting work and long building evenings, this will keep you happily occupied. The curved surfaces on the fuselage in particular ask for some patience and a steady hand when pressing the parts together.

Parts list and rebuilding

The complete parts list on this page shows which elements are needed in which colours. That helps if you buy a used shuttle or want to replace a lost piece. With the “What can I build?” tool you can check which other sets could be assembled from these parts. Because white and grey appear in many space and technical models, the odds of useful matches are decent. That way you can take the shuttle apart later without the bricks ending up unused in a box.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Space Shuttle Discovery have?: The set has 827 pieces in 136 different part types. No minifigures are included.
Is it better for play or for display?: It works well as a display piece for space fans, but you can just as easily play with it.
Which colours does the set contain?: White, black, light grey and dark grey are the most common, which gives the model a look close to the original.

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