California Science Center Opens Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center
The Los Angeles center opened to the public on November 13, with Space Shuttle Endeavour displayed upright in a launch-position configuration.
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The California Science Center opened the Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center in Los Angeles on November 13, 2026. Its main exhibit places the retired Space Shuttle Endeavour upright in a launch-position display.
Key details
- Endeavour flew 25 missions to Earth orbit from 1992 to 2011.
- The shuttle display stands nearly 200 feet (61 meters) tall.
- The center is described as free to the public, with an online reservation required. Reservation fees apply during the busy opening period.
Endeavour flew 25 missions to Earth orbit between 1992 and 2011.
Why it matters
The upright display gives visitors a view of Endeavour in a launch configuration rather than on a runway or in flight. The shuttle's 25 missions span nearly two decades of spaceflight, from 1992 through 2011.
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