Posted 2/3/2024, 7:43:35 AM
Space Shuttle Endeavour Now on Display at California Science Center After Challenging Journey
- Space Shuttle Endeavour now erected in launch position at California Science Center
- Challenging 6-month process to lift shuttle into construction site and mate with external tank and boosters
- Battled winds and weather during mating process; more work ahead to enclose site and finish new facility
- Endeavour flew 25 missions before retiring; orbiter has attracted 20 million visitors since 2012
- New $400 million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center under construction to display shuttle