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California Science Center visitors will see space shuttle Endeavour in launch position this fall

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Makenna Cramer, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · June 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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The California Science Center in Exposition Park is set to unveil its expansion this fall. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the space shuttle Endeavour in a launch position. The new exhibit is scheduled to open on November 13, according to officials.

This comes after years of construction at the science center. Further details about the expansion and exhibit can be found through the California Science Center or news sources such as LAist.

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Category: parks · Published: June 24, 2026 · Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Reading time: 1 min

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California Science Center visitors will see space shuttle Endeavour in launch position this fall

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