The Space Shuttle Endeavor in its Hangar at the California Science Museum
@DeborahDiane (40851)
Laguna Woods, California
October 29, 2016 11:11pm CST
After being flown to Las Angeles on the back of another plane, and then towed through the streets of Los Angeles by a small Toyota pickup truck at a cost of $2 billion, the space shuttle Endeavor ended up in its own hangar at the California Science Museum.
It is amazing to be able to walk around and under it.
The photo above shows my husband and grandson looking up at the space shuttle just as we walked through the door of the hanger that holds the shuttle. My grandson is taking a photo of it.
Around the room there are pictures of all the shuttles, videos of them in action, and docents who stroll around and answer visitor's questions.
When you realize that this vehicle flew in space dozens of times, it is incredible to be able to reach up and touch it.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
Yes, it was amazing to see the space shuttle in person. We were so glad we went to see it.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
30 Oct 16
I don't understand why NASA couldn't just make a new Shuttle and continue to transport astronauts like the way before. Good for you seeing this shuttle.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
I was told that they stopped building the shuttle because they want to work on a more versatile space craft ... perhaps one that could go further, like to Mars.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
2 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane So they want another shuttle like space craft that could go back and forth to mars? that's a long term work out to do.
@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
30 Oct 16
I would ask if you caught some star dust, but that is all around. We are also made out of it, but that little venture sounds pretty big and cool to be something that was in actual space without the earths protection.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
Yes, it is amazing to look at a space shuttle, touch it, and realize that it has floated in outer space. Incredible.
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
It was very interesting to go to Los Angeles and see the space shuttle. I'm happy we did it.
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
Yes, it was amazing to see the shuttle in person. I'm so glad we drove up to Los Angeles to see it.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
31 Oct 16
i'd be awestruck to witness such a thingy! 'n to be able to touch such 'n learn more'f 'ts history'd jest be icin''n the cake :)
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
Yes, it was amazing to be able to touch the space shuttle. I'm so glad we went to LA so we could see it in person.
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
If you ever get to Los Angeles, you will have to spend a day at the California science museum. It is well worth it.
@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Nov 16
It really was awesome to see the space shuttle up close. I hope you do get to see it one day!
