Mars Research Shuttle
60226-1 City 2019 273 parts 3.2% catalog rarity Easy
The LEGO Mars Research Shuttle (60226-1) transports explorers across the red planet with its specialized vehicles, featuring 273 pieces. This Mars Exploration set includes a sleek research shuttle with an opening cockpit for one of the two astronaut minifigures. The shuttle's large cargo bay opens, revealing space to deploy the sturdy six-wheeled rover onto the Martian surface. The rover features an articulated arm tipped with a gripper tool, designed to collect two included geode elements. Astronauts also use a printed computer tile and a communication tool to coordinate their findings, making use of various hinged plates for the shuttle's functional wings and cargo bay doors. The mission focuses on scientific discovery, utilizing the compact design for detailed surface analysis.
Parts Inventory
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| Part | Qty | LEGO price each |
|---|---|---|
| 2× | €0,12 | |
| 1× | €0,27 | |
| 2× | €0,30 | |
| 1× | €0,16 | |
| 1× | €0,17 | |
| 2× | €0,13 | |
| 4× | €0,12 | |
| 1× | €0,17 | |
| 1× | €0,12 | |
| 2× | €0,12 | |
| 8× | Check price → View | |
| 3× | Check price → View |
Catalog rarity
How common are the parts in Mars Research Shuttle?
4 of 126 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.
Theme average
3.9%
All sets
6.7%
Least common in our catalog
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Build DNA
Parts inventory insights for Mars Research Shuttle
273 pieces puts this build -11% against the average City set and -34% against the average 2019 release.

Vs average City set
Average City set: 306 pieces across 739 other sets.
Vs average 2019 set
Average 2019 set: 414 pieces across 448 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
White
Unique parts
2.4 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
10xResults are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.
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