First look: November launch set for space shuttle Endeavour's towering display
The California Science Center has unveiled its vertical display for the space shuttle Endeavour, with the full exhibit scheduled to open in November 2026.
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The brief
The space shuttle Endeavour is now positioned in a vertical launch configuration inside the California Science Center. This installation features the orbiter alongside rocket boosters and an external tank, creating a complete 'full stack' display.
Coverage from outlets including USA Today, ABC7 Los Angeles, CBS News, and the California Science Center highlights the scale of the vertical exhibit. Reports from collectSPACE.com and Secret Los Angeles note that the display allows visitors to view the shuttle up close, with reactions provided by astronaut Danny Olivas.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact date of the opening or specific ticket procedures for the upcoming launch display.
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Quick answers
When will the Endeavour exhibit open?
The exhibit is scheduled to open in November 2026.
Where is the shuttle display located?
The shuttle is displayed at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
What is unique about this exhibit?
The shuttle is displayed in a vertical 'full stack' configuration, including rocket boosters and an external tank.
Coverage (7)
- Astronaut Danny Olivas reacts to, ranks space shuttle Endeavour's new display collectSPACE.com · 142d ago
- ‘You can actually walk up and touch it’ – here’s the first look at the Space Shuttle Endeavour opening in L.A. this November Secret Los Angeles · 142d ago
- Space Shuttle Endeavour unveiled inside Los Angeles museum USA Today · 142d ago
- Space Shuttle Endeavour Looks Absolutely Incredible In All Its ‘Full Stack’ Glory TWZ · 142d ago
- Space Shuttle Endeavour: California Science Center unveils vertical shuttle display ABC7 Los Angeles · 142d ago
- California Science Center visitors will see space shuttle Endeavour in launch position this fall LAist · 142d ago
- New exhibit housing Endeavour Space Shuttle set to open at California Science Center in November CBS News · 143d ago
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