It was built in 1987 to replace the Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1986). Immediately following this preview exhibit, you will be directed to the Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Display Pavilion. The Space Shuttle Endeavour was the 5th and final Shuttle constructed by Rockwell International in CA.
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"Endeavour now will begin its new mission to stimulate an interest in science and engineering in future generations at the science center," said California Science Center President Jeffrey Rudolph.Įndeavour flew its final space voyage in May, when the shuttle visited the International Space Station to deliver a $2 billion astrophysics experiment during NASA's STS-134 mission commanded by astronaut Mark Kelly. NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour Orbiter Full Stack. Bolden announced his decision on April 12 of this year, the 30th anniversary of the first space shuttle launch in 1981. The California Science Center is one of four institutions across the country selected by Bolden to serve as the permanent home for NASA's space shuttle vehicles. "The next chapter in space exploration begins now, and we're standing on the shoulders of the men and women of the shuttle program to reach farther into the solar system." Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, third from left is.
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"NASA is pleased to share this wonderful orbiter with the California Science Center to help inspire a new generation of explorers," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement. Entdecken Sie NASA Space Shuttle Endeavor 1994 Launch Patch Sammlerstück Fanartikel in der großen Auswahl bei eBay. A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for a museum that will permanently exhibit the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour in Los Angeles.