The only thing that makes me sad about the announcement of the new 10213 Shuttle Adventure set is that the Space Shuttle program itself is ending this year. I’ll take some small consolation from swooshing this new set around my house.

The set includes 1,200 pieces, costs 100 USD, and ships in June. I’ve uploaded a full set of pictures to Flickr:

Here’s the official announcement from LEGO:

10213 Shuttle Adventure Ages 16+

1,204 pieces

US $99.99 CA $129.99 UK £ 79.99 DE 89.99 € Blast off on an outer space mission! Standing 17.5″ (44cm) tall and 10″ (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut, as well as 1 service crew member. Includes 3 minifigures: 1 male and 1 female astronaut as well as 1 service crew member!

Features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit with seats for 2 astronauts and even a ground maintenance vehicle!

Take off from the launch pad!

Separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets!

Deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels!

Open the cargo compartment to reveal the crane that can hold the satellite!

Shuttle Adventure stands 17.5″ (44cm) tall and measures 10″ (25.5cm) from wing tip to wing tip!