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Space Race Returns to LA Science Center
20 Nov
Summary
- California Science Center is installing artifacts for Endeavour's exhibit.
- New exhibits include a shuttle engine and Rocket Lab's Electron rocket.
- An opening date for the new space center remains unannounced.
The California Science Center in Los Angeles is making significant progress on its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, focusing on artifact and exhibit installation. Key pieces like a space shuttle main engine, a solid rocket booster segment, and a Rocket Lab Electron rocket have been placed in the Kent Kresa Space Gallery. The gallery will feature sections on rocket science, robots in space, and humans in space.
Complementing the Endeavour display, the new gallery includes artifacts such as NASA's Mercury-Redstone 2 capsule and Gemini 11 spacecraft, alongside a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule. While Endeavour itself remains covered pending final finishing touches, the center aims to inspire future generations with both historical and contemporary space technology, including innovative launch vehicles from California-based companies.
Despite the ongoing work, including the installation of approximately 100 exhibits and 20 aircraft in the adjacent Korean Air Aviation Gallery, an opening date for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center has not been announced. The center plans to reveal the opening date once all preparations are finalized.
