The Space Shuttle Endeavour is set to go on public display at its new permanent home in the California Science Center later this year. The spacecraft has been in Los Angeles since 2012, but it will now be showcased in a newly constructed exhibition hall designed to preserve and present the historic orbiter.
This move marks the culmination of years of planning and preparation following Endeavour's final flight and its cross-country transport to California. The new facility offers enhanced climate control and viewing access, ensuring the shuttle remains a centerpiece for education and inspiration.
Details on the exact opening date or ticket pricing have not been released by the Science Center. The exhibition will feature the shuttle mounted in a launch-ready configuration, an arrangement that required complex engineering to achieve.
The display is expected to draw significant visitor interest from across the region and beyond, bolstering educational outreach about space exploration. Endeavour's legacy includes 25 missions, including the first servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Some critics note that the years-long delay in establishing the permanent exhibit may have diminished public excitement. However, museum officials remain confident the new facility will reignite interest.