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Space Shuttle Endeavour's new home unveiled at California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Exposition Park

The California Science Center is opening the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13 at 10 a.m. The 200,000-square-foot expansion in Exposition Park features Space Shuttle Endeavour standing upright in launch configuration. This display includes authentic solid rocket boosters and ET-94, the last existing flight-qualified external tank. The facility nearly doubles the center's exhibition space, adding rockets, aircraft, and 100 artifacts. Museum leaders intend for the project to inspire future generations to study science, technology, and engineering.

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  • ✓ The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens to the public on November 13 at 10 a.m.
  • ✓ The facility is a 200,000-square-foot expansion of the California Science Center in Exposition Park.
  • ✓ Space Shuttle Endeavour is displayed upright in a launch-ready configuration.
  • ✓ The expansion adds aircraft, rockets, and interactive displays to the center.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center revealed its public opening date of November 13 and specific technical details regarding the Endeavour shuttle stack.

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  1. California Science Center Unveils Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

    The California Science Center is opening the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13 at 10 a.m. The 200,000-square-foot expansion in Exposition Park features Space Shuttle Endeavour standing upright in launch configuration. This display includes authentic solid rocket boosters and ET-94, the last existing flight-qualified external tank. The facility nearly doubles the center's exhibition space, adding rockets, aircraft, and 100 artifacts. Museum leaders intend for the project to inspire future generations to study science, technology, and engineering.

    Why it matters

    The opening completes a three-decade master plan for science learning. To accommodate the shuttle, crews built the structure around the vehicle, installing a steel diagrid roof after the shuttle joined the stack.

    What is confirmed

    • The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens to the public on November 13 at 10 a.m.
    • The facility is a 200,000-square-foot expansion of the California Science Center in Exposition Park.
    • Space Shuttle Endeavour is displayed upright in a launch-ready configuration.
    • The expansion adds aircraft, rockets, and interactive displays to the center.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Air and Space center cost $450 million.
    • The exhibit includes 100 artifacts.
    • A collaboration between the California Science Center and NASA JPL will debut on November 13.

    What to watch next

    • Public opening of the facility on November 13
    • Official debut of the NASA JPL collaboration exhibit
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. ABC7 Los Angeles — Space Shuttle Endeavour's new home unveiled at California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Exposition Park
    2. Los Angeles Times — Review: One of the greatest museum artifacts ever is at L.A.'s $450 million Air and Space center
    3. Yahoo — 12 mind-blowing experiences for kids (and kids at heart) at new L.A. Air and Space Center
    4. Vintage Aviation News — California Science Center and NASA JPL Collaboration to Debut at Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on Nov. 13
    5. Annenberg Media — New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system to audiences
    6. Magzter — From astronaut to the perfect tour guide | Los Angeles Times - newspaper
    7. Los Angeles Business Journal — Space Center Expansion Readies for Launch
    8. abc7.com — Space Shuttle Endeavour's new home unveiled at California ...
    9. www.newsbeep.com — Space Shuttle Endeavour’s new home unveiled at California ...
    10. www.oc-lifehub.com — California Science Center previews Endeavour's new home ahead ...
    11. www.uscannenbergmedia.com — New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system ...
    12. palipost.com — Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center to Open November 13
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