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This episode covers more of the working model "mockup" that North American Rockwell used to build the real ones.  It's more than you think—great old videos of the Downey Plant.

Space Shuttle | Lost LA | Season 7, Episode 1 | PBS SoCal

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Jan 7, 2025
The Space Shuttle Endeavour has its journey traced from the program’s very origins to the now iconic display open to the public at The California Science Center. Nathan highlights the significant achievements of local astronauts, test pilots, engineers, and blue-collar workers, showcasing how Southern California became a vital stepping stone in humanity's journey into the cosmos.

Featured interviews include astronaut John Daniel “Danny” Olivas, Test Pilot School Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Maryann Karlen , curator Kenneth E. Phillips, and President of the Columbia Memorial Space Center Benjamin Dickow.

00:00-00:38 - Intro
00:38-04:24 - Endeavor at the California Science Center
04:24-08:00 - First Space Shuttle Model
08:00-11:47 - Downey Engineers
11:47-15:23 - Edwards Air Force Base
15:23- 19:14- Test Pilot School
19:14-25:43- Astronaut Danny Olivas
25:43- 26:40- Conclusions

Watch more episodes of season 7 next Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NNzJ4T

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https://twitter.com/casciencecenter/status/1882157104527442181

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📸Check out this incredible test shot our Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center crew took a few years ago for an idea of the Shuttle Gallery floor view. 😲
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Space Shuttle Endeavour's new $400 Million CA Science Center Construction Update

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Feb 3, 2025
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will dramatically expand the footprint and impact of the California Science Center, adding 200,000 square feet of space for exhibits, events and educational programs. It will include three multi-level galleries – Air, Space and Shuttle – spanning four floors and covering 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.



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This company shrink-wrapped Endeavour for its move to the new museum location.

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Space Shuttle Endeavour's new $400 Million CA Science Center Construction Update - March 1, 2025



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Mar 1, 2025
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will dramatically expand the footprint and impact of the California Science Center, adding 200,000 square feet of space for exhibits, events and educational programs. It will include three multi-level galleries – Air, Space and Shuttle – spanning four floors and covering 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour's new $400 Million CA Science Center Construction Update - April 21, 2025

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Apr 21, 2025
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will dramatically expand the footprint and impact of the California Science Center, adding 200,000 square feet of space for exhibits, events and educational programs. It will include three multi-level galleries – Air, Space and Shuttle – spanning four floors and covering 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.

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