Revell 1/144 James Bond "Moonraker Space Shuttle" Gift Set # 05665

In the James Bond film "Moonraker," released in 1979, a space shuttle plays a pivotal role in the plot.

The "Moonraker" space shuttle, named after the film's title, is a fictional spacecraft designed for both scientific research and nefarious purposes, serving as a central element of the movie's plot.

The Moonraker shuttle is depicted as a highly advanced and futuristic spacecraft with the ability to transport passengers to outer space.

It was created by the film's antagonist, Hugo Drax, and features advanced technology, including a hidden laser weapon system.

In the film, James Bond, played by Roger Moore, becomes entangled in a plot involving the theft of the Moonraker space shuttle and its potential use for mass destruction.

Bond's mission takes him from Earth to space as he works to thwart Drax's plans.

The inclusion of a space shuttle in "Moonraker" marked a departure from the typical terrestrial adventures of James Bond, introducing an element of science fiction and space exploration into the franchise.

The film's depiction of space travel and action in orbit contributed to its distinctiveness within the Bond series and remains a memorable part of Bond's cinematic history.