The Endeavour left its home in Florida this week on the top of a 747, bound for its final destination, the California Science Center in Los Angeles, ending its nine year mission as a space shuttle. On the way, it stopped in Texas, causing traffic congestion as drivers were riveted by the sight of the supersonic shuttle. The shuttle's planned arrival in California on Thursday was delayed due to the weather.
The Endeavour is now expected to tour California on Friday as the 100-ton shuttle jets from Sacramento, where it will fly over downtown and buzz the State Capitol in the early AM. From there, it's on to San Francisco, where it will again fly low near the Golden Gate Bridge and the waterfront around 8:30 AM. Then, it's on down Highway 101 to prestigious Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, home of Moffett Field, in honor of the NASA Ames Research Center. Commuters near San Jose may find a traffic jam of supersonic proportions as binoculars and rubberneckers sprout along the path of the shuttle.
Finally, the Endeavour will circle and land at its destination, LAX, on Friday, September 21st, in preparation for its new home at LA's California Science Center. It will take the scenic route, passing across the skies above Disneyland, Los Angeles City Hall, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary in Long Beach, at about 1,500 feet, officials reported.
The Endeavour's ETA in LA on Friday is about 11 AM, triggering concerns of widespread traffic congestion as the shuttle passes over several major LA freeways. Travelers will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in these areas. Other great viewing spots include the Griffith Observatory, Malibu, Universal Studios, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Canada Flintridge. Travelers are advised to plan accordingly.
After arrival at LAX, Endeavour will spend a few weeks at a United Airlines hangar there undergoing preparations for transport and display. Endeavour then will travel through Inglewood and Los Angeles city streets on a 12-mile journey from the airport to the science center, arriving in the evening on Oct. 13.
Beginning Oct. "The essential to budget travel is to plan onward. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the fact of expense and budgeting is always in the back of our mind. Preparation and spending our travel budget wisely is a concern for most families. Minimizing consuming and costs, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed success and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding saving money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal finances is highly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, no matter whether on a resources or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel charge!..". 30, the shuttle will be on display in the science center's Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Display Pavilion, embarking on its new mission to commemorate past achievements in space and educate and inspire future generations of explorers.
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