The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:From galaxies millions of miles away, comes the sinister Cosmic Starship. A circular space vessel capable of great speeds, the Starship is another fictional subject in the Snapfix space range. This exciting kit builds into an ACTION model with lights and a rotating centre section giving a dramatic effect. Overall diameter 200mm. - Taken from the 1981 edition catalogue
1982 edition catalogue, listed as Flying Saucer from Cosmic Starship.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 9 Rarity of early version: Rare First Issued: 1981
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1981 Edition Ref: 09174-7 1982 Edition Ref: 07171-2 1983 Edition Ref: 9 17171 1984 Edition Ref: 9 07171
Just some of the kits listed...