"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.