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science1 year ago

"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|
#california-science-center#exposition-park#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
spacescience1 year ago

"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|
#california-science-center#endeavour#engineering-feat
science-and-technology1 year ago

"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|
#california-science-center#go-for-stack#nasa
science-and-technology1 year ago

"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|
#california-science-center#museum-exhibit#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
space-exploration1 year ago

"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|
#endeavour#nasa#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
science-and-technology1 year ago

"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|
#california-science-center#nasa#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
spacescience1 year ago

"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|
#california-science-center#display#liftoff
space-exploration2 years ago

"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|
#california-science-center#external-fuel-tank#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
science2 years ago

"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|
#california-science-center#external-fuel-tank#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
spaceflight2 years ago

"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|
#california-science-center#nasa#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
science-and-technology2 years ago

"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|
#california-science-center#endeavour#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
science-and-technology2 years ago

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|
#california-science-center#museum#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Endeavour's Vertical Display: First Parts Lifted for California Science Center's 'Go For Stack'"

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.

via collectSPACE.com|
#california-science-center#endeavour#nasa
science2 years ago

Space Shuttle Endeavour Set for Vertical Display at California Science Center

The space shuttle Endeavour is being prepared for its move to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center building at the California Science Center in Exposition Park. Over the next six months, various parts of the shuttle will be moved, and visitors will have until the end of December to see it in its current horizontal position. The new building will provide additional space for exhibits and events, and it may take years before the shuttle is displayed in its upright launch position. The Endeavour flew its final mission for NASA in 2011 and generated significant interest when it was transported to its current location in 2012.

via KABC-TV|
#california-science-center#exposition-park#nasa
science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour Returns to Glory"

The California Science Center is preparing to stack the components of the retired Space Shuttle Endeavour into a vertical launchpad position for display at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The process, called Go for Stack, will begin on July 20, Space Exploration Day. Once completed, the 20-story-tall display will be the only ready-for-launch Space Shuttle system in the world. This will be the first time the stacking process is done outside of a NASA facility. The display will feature the Endeavour orbiter, solid boosters, and external tank, and will serve as a centerpiece for the Air and Space Center building.

via Gizmodo|
#california-science-center#nasa#samuel-oschin-air-and-space-center