Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Discovery from 2001 (XD-1) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by metaform3d, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Discovery from 2001 (XD-1) 3D printable model by metaform3d

Discovery from 2001 (XD-1)

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The Discovery from 2001 (XD-1) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by metaform3d. The Discovery spacecraft from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 changed science fiction cinema forever. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,171 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-28 Print time: 3d 18h License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 39 makes Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: 2001 a space odyssey, kubrick, space, Spaceship, _

About this model

The Discovery spacecraft from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 changed science fiction cinema forever. Nearly all movie spaceships up to that point took their visual language from aircraft; they were smooth and aerodynamic and assumed a gravitational up and down. The Discovery deliberately ignored that convention. It was designed first and foremost as a vessel for deep space, and its form followed this function. Its long, slender shape would crack under the slightest gravity, but was ideal for keeping the spherical pressure hull of the crew module away from the radioactive power plant and engine. Far from being streamlined, the surface of the Discovery was absolutely covered in panels, pipes, and other mechanical elements that marked it as a complex, working machine. This revolution in form language…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Discovery from 2001 (XD-1) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by metaform3d.
Who made this model?: Designed by metaform3d, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.