Vintage Russian-built scale model of the Vostok 1 spacecraft, measuring 13.5″ long (including antennas), supported by a metal and acrylic stand. Crafted predominately from metal with a few plastic parts, the model renders the Vostok spacecraft in intricate detail, complete with antennas, pressurized gas tanks, scientific instruments, sensors, control shutters, and modules. In very good to fine condition, with the loop of one of the telemetry antennas broken but present. Vostok 1, launched on April 12, 1961, carried Yuri Gagarin into Earth orbit—making him the first human to journey into outer space. A highly displayable, thoroughly detailed model of his historic spacecraft.
