LEGO Set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6339
Release year	1995
Piece count	565
Minifigures	3
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Launch Command
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO 6339, Shuttle Launch Pad, depicts a shuttle launch facility within Town, under the Launch Command subtheme. Released in 1995, the set contains 565 parts and presents a launch operation with ground crew support and an astronaut.

Set 6339 belongs to Town, Launch Command, a civilian take on spaceflight focused on the launch site rather than outer space exploration. The model places a shuttle and its operating environment in a technical Town setting, where preparation, communication and ground support define the scene.

The set includes 565 parts and 3 minifigures. Together they establish a clear launch team, with an astronaut and staff for coordination.

For display, 6339 works as a central Launch Command subject because the launch pad concept gives the subtheme a strong setting. For play, it provides a straightforward mission framework with defined roles. For collectors, it sits within Town as a space related set that remains grounded in a terrestrial facility.

Inventory of set 6339

The inventory of set 6339 lists 565 pieces, spare parts excluded: 211 different lots (one shape in one color) for 163 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 6339

Main color: light gray, making up 27% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and black (19%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	151	27%
White	116	21%
Black	105	19%
Red	94	17%
Yellow	60	11%
Trans-Red	12	2.1%
Blue	6	1.1%
Dark Gray	6	1.1%
Green	4	0.7%
Trans-Yellow	3	0.5%
Other colors (4)	6	1.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	76	13%
Plates	76	13%
Bricks Round and Cones	48	8.5%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	43	7.6%
Bricks Sloped	39	6.9%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	34	6%

Most common parts in set 6339

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges 2454a	Red	24
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	White	18
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	11
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Red	11
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Yellow	10
Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single 3139	Black	8
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Light Gray	8
Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 1 4286	Light Gray	8
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Gray	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	8

139 of the 163 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 6339

4 part shapes in set 6339 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 122cm 56823c122	Black
Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 6339-1 169665
Minifig Head, Round Glasses, Moustache Print 3626bpr9975	Yellow
Torso Jacket with Launch Command Logo, Blue Tie and ID Badge Print, White Arms, Yellow Hands 973c27h01pr0111	White

Rebuilding set 6339 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6339 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6544 Shuttle Transcon 2	34%	348	1995
5571 Giant Truck	30%	1,746	1996

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6339 within its line

With 565 pieces, set 6339 ranks #6 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #9. That is 3.1 times the average Town set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Launch Command Ground Crew, Blue Jumpsuit, Red Cap, HeadsetQuantity : 2
Astronaut, White, Helmet with Large Chrome Gold Visor, HeadsetQuantity : 1
Launch Command Ground Crew, White Jacket, Black Hair, Moustache and GlassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad have?

LEGO set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad has 565 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6339 released?

Set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad was released in 1995 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6339?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6339?

The instructions for LEGO set 6339 Shuttle Launch Pad can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6339.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6339?

Light gray, with 151 out of 565 pieces, or 27%. Next come white (21%) and black (19%).

How many different parts does set 6339 contain?

Set 6339 has 211 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 163 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges in red, with 24 copies.

Does LEGO set 6339 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 122cm.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 6339?

Set 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2, released in 1995: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is LEGO 6339 part of the Space theme?

No. It is classified under Town, in the Launch Command subtheme, even though its subject is a shuttle launch.

What makes the minifigure selection specific to this set?

The figures represent an astronaut and Launch Command ground crew. Their headsets, helmet and chrome gold visor support the launch control setting.