"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.