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7315 Solar Explorer is a Life on Mars set released in 2001. It is the largest Astronauts vehicle.
Description[]
The vehicle houses a small Mars rover and machinery. This set is composed of modular sections connected by TECHNIC pins. These sections can be separated into a smaller shuttle, a shelter, a lander, and a rover.
The modular system also allows combinations with other sets in the theme. Various instructions for the theme depict combinations of this set with 7312 T3-Trike, 7313 Red Planet Protector, 7314 Recon-Mech RP, and 7316 Excavation Searcher.
Background[]
The Solar Explorer is the spaceship used by the astronauts to fly to Mars. It also acts as the astronauts' base, with the midsection converting into a Land Lab while the cockpit and engine combine into a Mini-Explorer.
In the Life on Mars storyline, the Solar Explorer is damaged by meteors and crash-lands on Mars. It is later stolen by rebellious canyon Martians, who hide it in a cave with stolen Biodium, although it is eventually located by Mizar and Antares and retrieved by the astronauts.
The Solar Explorer also appears in the video game LEGO Racers 2. It is docked at the spaceport on Sandy Bay, and when the player has enough Golden Bricks, they can pilot the Solar Explorer to Mars. Before landing, the Solar Explorer hits an asteroid and crashes on Mars, although this does not affect the player's ability to travel between Sandy Bay and Mars. As a bonus game, Doc repairs the shuttle and asks the player to collect some Power Crystals as fuel for the ship.
LEGO.com Description[]
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All aboard . . . Next stop, Mars! Here it is, the Solar Explorer – which hurtles through space at amazing speeds to transport crew and equipment to Mars. Use the on-board satellite probe to communicate with Earth and investigate the surface of Mars. Once you land, activate the small vehicle to collect samples in your search for life on Mars! When it's time to take off, store mini-rover under solar panels for easy transport. Plus, remove solar panel section to create a mini exploration vehicle. Includes three astronauts. |
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The Solar Explorer is the mother craft itself, which will transport men and equipment to Mars. On board is a satellite probe for communication and investigation of the surface and meteorology and a smaller vehicle to collect samples. |
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Space sets released in 2001 | ||||
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1195 "Alien Encounter" Kit | 3750 Life on Mars Accessories | 7300 Double Hover | 7301 Rover | 7302 Worker Robot | 7303 Jet Scooter | 7308 Double Hover | 7309 Rover | 7310 Mono Jet | 7311 Red Planet Cruiser | 7312 T3-Trike | 7313 Red Planet Protector | 7314 Recon-Mech RP | 7315 Solar Explorer | 7316 Excavation Searcher | 7317 Aero Tube Hangar | 7320 Vega | 7321 Mizar | 7322 Altair | 7323 Guard | 78777 Alien Discovery | Life on Mars 4-Pack | 4133635 Life On Mars Mini-Poster | 4133637 Life On Mars Mini-Poster | p01lom2 Life On Mars Mini-Poster | P2033 Life on Mars Pen Pack | pin10 Life on Mars Canopus Pin K7317 Life on Mars Kit | ||||
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