How many pieces are in the Space Shuttle Discovery?

Space Shuttle Discovery contains 826 pieces.

What age is the Space Shuttle Discovery recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9+.

When was the Space Shuttle Discovery released?

Space Shuttle Discovery was released in 2003.

🏛 Discovery

Set #7470

Space Shuttle Discovery

The Space Shuttle Discovery (7470-1) is a classic LEGO set capturing the essence of space exploration.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Ideal for space enthusiasts and LEGO fans who enjoy building detailed models
Build: 826 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 65 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the Space Shuttle Discovery and its engaging building experience. Some criticize the lack of minifigures and the reliance on stickers for detailing.

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📝 Our Take

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The Space Shuttle Discovery (7470-1) is a classic LEGO set capturing the essence of space exploration. Released in 2003 under the Discovery theme, it authentically replicates the iconic Space Shuttle, offering a challenging and rewarding build experience. Its detailed design and impressive scale make it a standout display piece.

This set is perfect for space enthusiasts, LEGO collectors, and those seeking a nostalgic building experience. With a moderate piece count, it provides an engaging project that balances complexity and accessibility, resulting in a visually stunning model suitable for display.

Skip this if you prefer minifigure-scale sets or more modern building techniques. Consider newer LEGO space sets like the NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309-1) for a more detailed and larger-scale model, or the Lunar Lander (10266-1) for a more recent space exploration build.

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826

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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Ages

Build Highlights:

Realistic shaping of the Space Shuttle's fuselage and wings
Use of Technic elements for structural integrity and functionality
Detailed cargo bay with opening doors
Display stand for showcasing the completed model

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⏳ Retired

The Space Shuttle Discovery (7470-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from 2003, it benefits from nostalgia and the enduring popularity of space-themed LEGO sets. Its relatively high piece count and detailed design contribute to its desirability among collectors. However, its availability on the secondary market and the absence of exclusive minifigures may limit its appreciation potential. Investing in a set like this requires patience and an understanding of the collector market.

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The Space Shuttle Discovery (7470-1) offers a classic building experience compared to more recent LEGO space sets. While sets like the NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309-1) provide a larger scale and more complex build, the 7470-1 offers a more accessible entry point for space enthusiasts. It's a good choice for those who appreciate the original LEGO Discovery theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 826
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 136 unique parts, 827 pieces

LEGO counts 826 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 827; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 2× White

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 6× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 1× White

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 10× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× White

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 4× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 2× White

Part #: 2639 2× Light Gray

Wheel 30 x 13 Mod...

Part #: 2695 1× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 2× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 25× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 2× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 2825 1× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 7× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 5× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 12× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 5× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 6× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 10× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 6× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 15× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Flag 7 x 3 with Rod

Part #: 30292 4× Trans-Brown

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Light Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 4× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Black

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Black

Cylinder 3 x 6 x ...

Part #: 30360 1× Light Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30361c 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 1× White

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 14× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 3× Black

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 30504 2× White

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 30504 4× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30553 2× Dark Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30602 4× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 3139 6× Black

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 1× Tan

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 18× White

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 2× Dark Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 9× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32014 1× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32014 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32017 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 2× Dark Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 4× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 32039 1× Yellow

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 32× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 2× Light Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123a 20× Light Gray

Technic Pin Doubl...

Part #: 32138 1× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 1× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 3× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32250 2× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245b 3× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 33243 8× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 10× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 4× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 5× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 9× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 10× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 17× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 3× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3703 4× White

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 11× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 3× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 10× White

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 5× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747a 1× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 5× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× White

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Light Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 1× White

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 6× Black

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 1× Black

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× Tan

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 16× Light Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 4× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 41678 3× Black

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 41679 2× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 41680 1× Black

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 41681 1× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 11× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 4× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 4× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 11× Black

Large Figure Weap...

Part #: 42074 3× White

Wheel 20 x 30 Tec...

Part #: 4266 1× Light Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 6× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 8× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 8× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287a 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 18× Blue

Dish 3 x 3 Invert...

Part #: 43898 1× Tan

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 44224 1× White

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 44225 1× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301a 8× Dark Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 8× Dark Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 2× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 2× White

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 4× White

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 6× White

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 9× Light Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Chrome Gold

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Chrome Silver

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 47512 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864b 2× Light Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 6005 44× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 1× Light Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6081 4× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× White

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 1× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 16× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× White

Cone 3 x 3 x 2

Part #: 6233 3× Black

Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1

Part #: 6238 1× Trans-Brown

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 4× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 2× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 2× Tan

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 6× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 5× White

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 1× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 6× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 1× Dark Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 5× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 12× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 7× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Black

Rubber Band Small...

Part #: 71509 4× Black

Fact Book, Space ...

Part #: 7470bk01 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a solid collection of white and black bricks and plates, useful for MOC building. The inclusion of Technic axles and beams adds structural integrity and functionality to the model.