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SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule 'Endeavour' has been moved to the hangar at Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for the July 31, 2025 launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, carrying four astronauts for a six-month stay.
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.
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.
NASA's retired space shuttle Endeavour has been hoisted and attached to a huge external fuel tank and two solid rocket boosters at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, where it will be displayed in a vertical launch configuration. The 20-story-tall display, which includes authentic shuttle components, stands atop an 1,800-ton concrete slab supported by base isolators to protect it from earthquakes. The project is estimated to take up to two years to complete and will also feature about 100 other aircraft and spacecraft.
The space shuttle Endeavour's external tank is set to begin its final journey to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, where it will be part of a new museum wing, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The tank will be moved and lifted into a vertical position to join the solid rocket boosters, and later this month, Endeavour will also be vertically assembled for the first time outside of a NASA or Air Force facility. This unique full-stack display aims to inspire visitors and honor the shuttle's historical significance, including missions like repairing the Hubble Space Telescope and constructing the International Space Station. The entire process will be streamed online, with the museum's construction and exhibit installation expected to take a few more years.
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.
The stacking process of a NASA space shuttle has begun again after 12 years, as the aft skirts for two solid rocket boosters were moved into place at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Over the next six months, the skirts will serve as a foundation for the rest of the space shuttle to be assembled, concluding with the mating of the winged orbiter Endeavour. The process, known as "Go For Stack," aims to create the world's only authentic ready-to-launch space shuttle stack in the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The center is expected to open to the public in a few years and will display more than 100 aerospace artifacts.
The California Science Center has begun the complex process of displaying NASA's retired Space Shuttle Endeavour in a vertical launch position, complete with external tank and two solid rocket boosters. This highly technical procedure involves hoisting the boosters' bottom segments into the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which is currently under construction. The 20-story-tall display will be supported by base isolators to protect it from earthquakes. Endeavour, which flew 25 missions between 1992 and 2011, will be moved across Exposition Park and intricately mated to the external tank before the construction of the Air and Space Center is completed.
The series finale of "Endeavour" delivered shocking resolutions and heartbreaking goodbyes as Detective Sergeant Morse and Chief Inspector Thursday close the book on a gripping case. Morse discovers that a missing boy he believed was dead is actually alive and becomes one of the episode's murder victims. The killer is revealed to be Thursday, who stabbed the young man to protect his son. Thursday, his wife, and son must go into hiding, and Thursday can never see Morse again. The finale also provides explanations for why Thursday is never mentioned in the original series. The episode ends with a reminder that nothing lasts forever, but fans hope for more spin-offs or prequels in the future.
The series finale of "Endeavour" titled "Exeunt" concludes with Morse solving a murder case involving Latin phrases and targeting academics. Meanwhile, Thursday confronts his estranged brother and uncovers a criminal empire. The episode is filled with memories, regrets, and farewells as Morse and Thursday bid their final goodbyes. The narrative takes a slightly wacko turn with a passionate kiss between Morse and Joan, but reality sets in as Morse collapses and ends up in the hospital. The episode ends with Morse and the choir singing Faure's Requiem, and Morse driving off, passing a young Endeavour, bringing the story full circle.
In the recap of "Endeavour" Season 9 Episode 3 titled "Exeunt," Morse investigates a death notice that leads to a deceased doctor, raising suspicions of foul play. Fred confronts a former colleague about the Blenheim Vale case, while Morse remains determined to find justice for Andrew Lewis. Meanwhile, Sam's drug use becomes a concern for Fred, and Strange considers a secondment opportunity. As changes loom, Morse contemplates his future in the police force.
In the final episode of the series finale of "Endeavour," Morse ties up loose ends, concludes the Blenheim Vale case, and avoids his duties as Best Man at Strange and Joan's wedding. Shaun Evans, who plays Morse, discusses the emotional satisfaction of the ending and the importance of tying up loose ends. He also talks about the daydream sequence at the wedding and the significance of breaking stylistic rules. Morse engineers a way for Fred to escape, revealing his disappointment in Thursday's actions. The episode ends with a powerful moment as Morse drives his black Jaguar out of the gates, crossing space and time with his older self in his maroon Jag.
In the latest episode of Endeavour, Morse investigates the murder of an unhoused man and a uniformed constable, while also delving into the world of a TV show featuring a detective character named Jolyon Jolliphant. Morse discovers that the victim of the second murder was a member of the Jolly For Short TV show cast, and begins to investigate the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Morse also looks into a missing person's case in the countryside and finds a connection to the murder case.