Space shuttle endeavour permanent home4/11/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() Endeavour will remain off-exhibit until the official opening of the Air and Space Center. Once there, it will undergo the technically challenging lift to a 'ready-to-launch' position, never before done outside of a NASA facility. Roughly one year from now, Endeavour will go off exhibit to prepare to be moved to the partially constructed Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a major expansion of the California Science Center. While Endeavour has inspired millions in the last decade on display, the best is yet to come. "That journey was just the beginning of Endeavour's enduring mission to inspire future generations of scientists, engineers and explorers." "As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Endeavour's arrival, one of the most rewarding things to reflect on is how everyone throughout California, Los Angeles and our local community came together to enthusiastically welcome home our national treasure," said California Science Center President, Jeffrey Rudolph. Since that opening day 10 years ago, nearly 18 million guests from across the world, of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, have visited the California Science Center. Just a few weeks later, 1.5 million people lined the streets during the historic 12-mile journey across town from LAX to the California Science Center, before Endeavour opened to the public in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion to fulfill its enduring mission-to educate and inspire. On September 21, 2012, Endeavour completed a cross-country trip on the back of the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, culminating in a flyover past millions of people and some of California's most beloved and iconic locations: The Golden Gate Bridge, the California State Capitol, and the Hollywood sign, among others. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour's arrival in Los Angeles. ![]()
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