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science20 days ago•6 min saved

Endeavour Stands Tall: LA’s Space Center unveils a dramatic vertical display

The California Science Center in Los Angeles will unveil a 184-foot vertical display of the space shuttle Endeavour, mounted with its external tank and boosters, inside the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on Nov. 13, 2026. The exhibit, created over four years, offers multi-level viewing, a pre-show, lighting adjustments for the payload bay, and a glass-elevator ascent for dramatic, up-close perspectives of the shuttle.

via collectSPACE.com|

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science20 days ago•9 min saved

LA's California Science Center to debut Endeavour in a vertical launch-ready display this November

The California Science Center announced that its Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will open on Nov. 13, unveiling Space Shuttle Endeavour in a permanent, vertical “ready-to-launch” display—the world’s only exhibit featuring a complete shuttle stack with orbiter, solid rocket boosters and an external tank—as part of a $450 million, 200,000-square-foot expansion that also houses new galleries, immersive exhibits, and a J.J. Abrams–produced launch film.

via Los Angeles Times|

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science3 months ago•8 min saved

Endeavour Takes Center Stage as LA Opens New Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center

California Science Center has completed the $450 million Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center, a 200,000-square-foot expansion that will nearly double exhibit space. The centerpiece is the space shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in a ready‑to‑launch pose, within three galleries (air, space, shuttle) and with interactive exhibits including a SpaceX Dragon and a 747 flight simulator, all housed in a diagrid-style building designed for unobstructed views. An opening date is expected this summer, aiming to debut before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via Los Angeles Times|

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science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Endeavour: Ready for Liftoff at California Science Center"

Space Shuttle Endeavour has been positioned in a ready-to-launch stance at the California Science Center in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, marking the completion of its final mission. The shuttle was carefully mated with its external tank and boosters after a challenging six-month process, and construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center around it is underway. The display is expected to inspire future generations and has already attracted around 20 million visitors since arriving in Los Angeles in 2012.

via KABC-TV|

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spacescience2 years ago•2 min saved

"Endeavour Space Shuttle Lifted for Final Museum Exhibit Display"

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, which last flew in 2011, has been raised into launch position at the California Science Center for the first time in over a decade as part of the construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The impressive engineering feat involved assembling the Space Shuttle components outside of a NASA or Air Force facility, and the exhibit is expected to open to visitors in 2026. This will be the only complete stack of authentic space shuttle flight hardware in existence, making the Endeavour exhibit even more significant.

via The Register|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Space Shuttle Endeavour Positioned for Liftoff at Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center"

The Space Shuttle Endeavor has been hoisted into its "liftoff" position at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Exposition Park, marking the completion of the "Go For Stack" process. This process involved moving the shuttle from its temporary accommodations to its permanent home and included the installation of various components used in shuttle missions. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, upon completion, will roughly double the size of the California Science Center and will house three multi-level galleries.

via Urbanize LA|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Space Shuttle Endeavour Prepared for Launch Display at California Science Center"

The Space Shuttle Endeavour has been lifted into a vertical, ready-to-launch position at the California Science Center's future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, marking a major milestone in the museum's "Go for Stack" process. The retired NASA spacecraft, which completed 25 trips into space, will be displayed in a way that allows visitors to see it from multiple viewpoints of varying heights, including from a glass perch atop the nose, once the construction is completed in the next few years.

via Time Out|

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space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Endeavour Space Shuttle Prepared for Liftoff at California Science Center"

NASA's retired Space Shuttle Endeavour has been carefully lifted onto a 20-story-tall vertical display, creating the appearance of being ready for launch for the first time in over a decade. This marks the first time such a stacking process has been done outside of a NASA facility. The iconic orbiter is the centerpiece of the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, with construction expected to continue for another 18 months to accommodate around 100 more spacecraft displays.

via Gizmodo|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Endeavour Space Shuttle Positioned for Liftoff at Science Museum"

The final journey of the space shuttle Endeavour, the last ever built, is complete as it is positioned vertically outside the California Science Center, serving as the centerpiece of the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The rare full-stack launch position marks the first time a shuttle designed for space has been assembled vertically outside of a NASA or Air Force facility. The move, which started 30 minutes earlier than anticipated, required precise positioning and careful maneuvering, with the shuttle's nose raised 200 feet into the night sky before being carefully lowered. The orbiter's placement aims to inspire the next generation of space explorers and will be part of the still-under-construction space museum.

via Los Angeles Times|

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spacescience2 years ago•1 min saved

"Endeavour Space Shuttle Installed in Vertical Launch Display at Los Angeles Science Museum"

The Space Shuttle Endeavour is being prepared for its final display at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, with a 450-foot crane lifting it into a position that mimics liftoff. The shuttle, which completed 25 missions and played a key role in the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station projects, is being carefully maneuvered into place to avoid damage. The project is a culmination of 34 years of anticipation for Kenneth Phillips, curator of aerospace science at the California Science Center, and is seen as a symbol of achievement in the face of complexity.

via CBS Los Angeles|

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space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

"Wind Delays Endeavour's Fuel Tank Installation for Final Journey"

The final installation of Space Shuttle Endeavour's external fuel tank, ET-94, at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was delayed due to wind gusts. The tank, weighing 65,000 pounds and measuring 154 feet long, was hoisted by crane overnight but engineers postponed the final installation due to wind interference. Once completed, Endeavour will be displayed in a full-stack arrangement, pointing toward the stars as if ready for launch, making it the first time a shuttle designed for space has been assembled vertically outside of a NASA or Air Force facility.

via Los Angeles Times|

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science2 years ago•2 min saved

"California Science Center Crews Successfully Position Massive Fuel Tank for Space Shuttle Endeavour Display"

Crews at the California Science Center lifted a massive external fuel tank, known as ET-94, into a vertical position as part of the eventual upright display of the space shuttle Endeavour. The tank, weighing about 65,000 pounds and measuring 154 feet long, was delicately placed between two already-standing solid rocket boosters inside the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This $400 million project will double the science center's educational exhibit space and is expected to open in the coming months.

via KABC-TV|

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spaceflight2 years ago•3 min saved

"Nose Cone Finale: Endeavour's Exhibit Showcases Solid Rocket Boosters"

The California Science Center has completed the first major components for the vertical exhibit of NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour by adding two nose cones to the solid rocket boosters (SRBs). The 27-foot-tall assemblies, weighing 10,000 pounds each, were raised and secured onto the boosters, which were previously hoisted into place. These SRBs, assembled from flight-worthy or previously launched parts, will be mated with NASA's last-remaining space shuttle external tank early next year. Endeavour's current exhibit will be closed to the public on January 1, 2024, in preparation for its move to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center site.

via Space.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•8 min saved

"LA Welcomes Reunion of Endeavour with 52-Ton Space Shuttle Rocket Motors"

Two large Solid Rocket Motors, major components of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters used to propel space shuttles into space, will be delivered to the California Science Center for the vertical display of the space shuttle Endeavour. The motors, donated by Northrop Grumman, will travel from the Mojave Air and Space Port to the Science Center, where they will be placed in temporary storage before being positioned in the upright display. The arrival of the motors marks a significant step towards the completion of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which will serve as a launchpad for creativity and innovation. The public is invited to witness the arrival of the motors on Wednesday.

via LA Daily News|

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science-and-technology3 years ago•4 min saved

Endeavour's Last Journey: A Final Voyage to the New Space Center

The space shuttle Endeavour is being moved from the California Science Center to its permanent location at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The shuttle will be displayed in a vertical position, along with the solid rocket boosters and an orange external tank, giving visitors multiple viewing platforms. The move is taking place in phases, with the shuttle's full stack being carefully placed and secured. The new center is expected to open to the public in at least three years, and scaffolding will be built around the stack to protect it during construction. The goal is to inspire people, especially children, to get involved in space exploration.

via Los Angeles Times|

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