California Science Center announces opening date to view Space Shuttle Endeavour in launch position
Space Shuttle Endeavour will soon stand in launch position—here’s when and where to see it
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The California Science Center has set **November 13, 2026**, as the opening date for its Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, where the Space Shuttle *Endeavour* will be displayed in its historic launch configuration. Coverage highlights the first public preview event, attended by Governor Gavin Newsom, offering a glimpse of the exhibit ahead of its full unveiling.
Outlets including **PR Newswire, NBC Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Times** emphasize the significance of the exhibit, which will include the shuttle mounted atop a replica of the Mobile Launcher Platform. The California State Portal and **collectSPACE.com** note the event’s role in celebrating aerospace heritage, with details on ticketing and preparatory phases still under development.
Watch for updates on ticket availability, special preview events, and technical details about the exhibit’s construction.
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Quick answers
When will the public first see *Endeavour* in launch position?
The official opening date for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center—and the public display of *Endeavour* in launch position—is **November 13, 2026**.
Where is this exhibit located?
The exhibit will be housed in the **Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center** at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
Will there be a preview event before November?
Yes. Governor Gavin Newsom attended a **first public preview** event on June 24, 2026, ahead of the November opening.
Coverage (6)
- Here’s when you can finally see the new permanent L.A. home of Space Shuttle Endeavour KTLA · 7h ago
- CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER TO OPEN THE SAMUEL OSCHIN AIR AND SPACE CENTER ON NOVEMBER 13, 2026 PR Newswire · 9h ago
- Governor Newsom welcomes first public preview of California Science Center’s new Air and Space Center ahead of November opening California State Portal | CA.gov · 9h ago
- First look: November launch set for space shuttle Endeavour's towering display collectSPACE.com · 9h ago
- First look at the Endeavour Space Shuttle at the California Science Center NBC Los Angeles · 9h ago
- California Science Center announces opening date to view Space Shuttle Endeavour in launch position Los Angeles Times · 9h ago
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