This MOC is based on the 6973 Deep Freeze Defender, combined with 6982 Explorien Starship in a delightful mashup of classic and recent LEGO pieces. The clear slopes and neon green trim pieces added since the original Explorien kits were released really add a modern take to the model.
The ship comes all folded up with multiple parts to detach for play action. 
The front pods detach for mobile exploration missions. 
The pod on the central landing pad detaches and has claw arms to pick up fossils. 
The rear lab capsule disconnects from the center wing platform. 
The pod can even be attached to take command of the wing platform. 
A garage door seems impractical in space. 
Two scientists study in the lab capsule. 
Using the red and blue screens to decode the fossils and beam the info back to base on the shiny screen. 
The rear end without the lab capsule. 
Rear end with lab capsule, ready to continue the exploration. 
A clean front view of the whole ship. 
Ready to explore?