Space shuttle endeavour brings its fascinating history to life through a journey to space with a young boy jojo. The twoway the crowds that cheered the shuttle on saturday changed their tune after a night of hassles that left the endeavour. Endeavour was named after captain james cookss ship, hms endeavour. Space shuttles final journey will kill 400 trees grist. Space shuttle endeavour s final journey adds a day. Mark kelly, the shuttle s commander, is the husband of. Space shuttle endeavour brings its fascinating history to life through a journey to space with a young boy, jojo. May 31, 2011 after more than 15 days in orbit, space shuttle endeavour is headed home to earth for its final time.
Oct 09, 2012 the space shuttle endeavour heads to its new home at the california science center this saturday, oct. A final glimpse inside the space shuttle before going on display workmen at the kennedy space center in floridas cape canaveral have been getting the. Endeavour, which launched to space 25 times racking up more than 122 million miles 196 million kilometers, embarked friday oct. But they are probably not going to let you sit and read your book under endeavour.
The last space shuttle to be built, the contract for endeavour was awarded on july 31, 1987. It is now on display at the california science center. Endeavour touched down at nasas kennedy space center in. The endeavour is a national treasure and we are honoured to play a key role in its final mission en route to the california science center where it will be put on display for all to see. Shuttle orbiter endeavour ov105 kennedy space center. The space shuttle endeavour images of modern america. The third and final viewing location is at exposition park, where endeavour will arrive at its new home, the california science center. He is an active member of several space and science organizations and a board member of the henderson space and science center. Nasas last remaining external tank built to launch the space shuttle is about to embark on its final mission, but instead of rocketing to orbit, the fuel tank will travel by ocean and road to. The space shuttle endeavour, the youngest orbiter in nasas fleet, soared into the morning sky monday to begin the final mission of its 19year career. Oct 15, 2012 image caption the shuttle s journey drew a crowd of cheering onlookers.
During the final mission of the space shuttle endeavour. Includes fun facts about endeavour, famous firsts of five space shuttles, quizzes, and a glossary. Exploring space with the shuttle, jojo learns about endeavour s extraordinary contribution to space science, and its famous service missions including the hubble space. Ironically, endeavour was constructed in california following the challenger tragedy and its trip home on the back of a specially built 747 was a nostalgic one for californians.
Space shuttle endeavour ov105 is the fifth space shuttle run by nasa. Over the course of her career, she flew 25 missions in all, ending in may 2011. The shuttle weighs 68 tonnes, has a wingspan of 24m tip to tip, is 38m long and measures 17m from the ground to. Nasa launches space shuttle endeavour on final voyage. Endeavours long journey is a story time from space official book selection. Follow along as the space shuttle endeavour makes its final trip, marking the end of nasa s shuttle program. Space shuttle endeavour made a slow journey from its previous home in florida to its final location in california.
Space shuttle endeavour is making its final flight, and people in florida feel bittersweet. Exploring space with the shuttle, jojo learns about endeavour s extraordinary contribution to space science, and its famous service. But the shuttle s final journey a measly 12 miles might just be. With its final space mission in the history books, the shuttle endeavour begins preparations for a life of leisure as a museum showpiece. Sts100 endeavour undocks from space station by the associated press april 30, 2001 the space shuttle endeavour and its crew undocked from the international space station today, wrapping up a visit that was racked by computer trouble but ended in success.
Sep 22, 2012 shuttle endeavour ends its flying days in california. Jun 01, 2011 nasas space shuttle endeavour completed its final mission this morning, touching down safely in florida. Photo book honors nasas space shuttle program space. Check back for updates on the flyover route and the 12mile, twoday trek through the streets of l. The space shuttle endeavour landed in california on its way to its final resting place. Space shuttle endeavour final journey business insider. Endeavours long journey printables, classroom activities. Space shuttle endeavour piggybacks on 747 for last leg of. Dec 11, 2017 endeavour, the fifth and final space shuttle to be built, was created after the space shuttle programs greatest tragedy. Space shuttle endeavour orbiter vehicle designation. It made 25 trips into space, travelling about 123,000,000 miles.
By the time endeavour completed its last mission a year ago, the shuttle had logged nearly 123 million miles beyond earth. Nasas endeavour space shuttle has gone on a lot of wild rides performing 25 missions in total but its final trip was something of a somber one. Space shuttle endeavours final journey to the california. Space shuttle endeavour piggybacks on 747 for last leg of calif. Endeavour flew 25 missions in space between 1992 and 2011. Exploring space with the shuttle, jojo learns about endeavour s extraordinary contribution to space science, and its famous service missions including the hubble space telescope. Space shuttle endeavour on final journey to us museum photos. Endeavours last journey, through contentious space the new. Godspeed, meaning a prosperous journey, comes from the middle english god spede you. The final resting place of a space program monolith.
The space shuttle endeavour makes its final flight as it flies over the organ mountains after doing a flyby over the white sands missile range and then over the city of las cruces nm on its way. Apr 29, 2011 kennedy space center, florida cnn the final launch of the space shuttle endeavour was delayed friday, temporarily putting off what promised to be an emotional moment for missions commander. It embarked on its first mission, sts49, in may 1992 and its 25th and final mission, sts4, in may 2011. Expected after nightfall, the shuttle will enter the cscs samuel oschin space shuttle endeavour display pavilion, where the orbiter is set to go on public display on oct. Go metro to the space shuttle endeavours final journey. The space shuttle endeavour launches on its final mission on may 16, 2011. The book also features stunning nasa photos, fun facts, famous firsts and quizzes to inspire kids in. She made her first flight in may 1992, to deliver a satellite to space. Endeavour journeys is a specialist uk education provider working exclusively with students across the asia region, developing core human skills through entrepreneurship.
The space shuttle endeavour was the final shuttle built as part of the shuttle program. Each programme focuses on teamwork, leadership, problem solving and communication, balanced with proven theory and academic research. Find out more during the final mission of the space shuttle endeavour. Endeavour spent a total of 299 days in space, traveling more than 122. Sep 19, 2012 named for the british hms endeavour, which took captain james cook on his first voyage of discovery, the shuttle first flew in may 1992 and retired after its 25th flight in may 2011. In the daytoday world of shuttle operations and processing, space shuttle orbiters go by a more prosaic designation.
Endeavours farewell tour photo 10 pictures cbs news. Space shuttle endeavour at the california science center. This video is a celebration of the final ferry flight of the space shuttle program era as space shuttle endeavour, mounted atop nasas modified 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, made its. People all across the country and up and down the coast of california clambered onto rooftops, swarmed bridges and climbed the highest buildings to say goodbye to endeavour ov105 on its final journey. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Space shuttle endeavour launched on last journey through l. Space shuttle endeavour in final journey through streets of. The quickest and easiest way to view the shuttle on its final journey is to hop on the metro expo line to expo park, the only mass viewing area where the shuttle will linger for an extended transition period. All proceeds from this store go to support the california science center foundation a nonprofit california corporation. The endeavour was not heading into orbit, but instead. Nasas shuttle carrier aircraft with the space shuttle endeavour securely mounted on top touches down at edwards air force base after third leg of its foursegment final ferry flight from the. Edt 1256 gmt, lifting off from the seaside launch pad 39a.
On the way, it made a flyover in tucson, arizona where former congresswoman gabrielle giffords and her. Some of the space shuttle programs end of mission patches that were packed in shuttle endeavour s final official flight kit. Congress authorized nasa to replace challenger, which was lost shortly. Space shuttle endeavour makes final journey through streets. The shuttle orbits the earth once every 91 minutes or so at an altitude of about 220 miles at 17,500 mph, about 10 times the speed of a highpowered rifle bullet. Author stephen hayward silberkraus was an official documentarian commemorating the space shuttle endeavour s final mission. Space shuttle endeavour makes final journey through. Endeavours last journey, through contentious space. Built to replace space shuttle challenger, endeavour was the final orbiter to join the shuttle fleet. Cable technicians raise their cherry pickers to watch and photograph the space shuttle endeavour as it is maneuvered through the streets of inglewood on its way to its new home at the california science center, saturday, oct. Nasas last space shuttle external tank to cross oceans, l. Space shuttle endeavour has completed its final journey. Jump to photos space shuttle endeavour s final trek.
Space shuttle endeavour on its final journey bbc news. Olivas, icy smith, michael smith, gayle garner roski on. Space shuttle endeavour takes off on final journey fox news. Endeavour, which flew 25 space missions between 1992 and 2011, is currently sitting at lax after finishing a farewell tour of california. Space shuttle endeavour simple english wikipedia, the free. The two captains recently exchanged letters of greetings and well wishes.
The space shuttle endeavour, historic veteran of 122 million miles in orbital flight, will fly low through bay area skies friday morning on its way to retirement in. Oct 15, 2012 space shuttle endeavour was finally lodged at its retirement home on oct. Oct 12, 2012 space shuttle endeavour is seen on top the overland transporter beginning its twoday, 12mile l. Purchase this book space shuttle endeavour brings its fascinating history to life through a journey to space with a young boy jojo. Space shuttle endeavours final journey in pictures. Shadows of palm trees on space shuttle endeavour on crenshaw blvd. Ov105 is a retired orbiter from nasas space shuttle program and the fifth and final operational shuttle built. While visiting the science museum with his mother and sister, jojo finds himself on a journey through space as the retired space shuttle endeavour describes her missions and the people involved. Shuttle endeavour ends its flying days in california nbc news. The space shuttle orbiter endeavour was delivered to kennedy space center in may 1991, and flew its first mission, highlighted by the dramatic rescue of a stranded communications satellite, a year later in may 1992. Sep 19, 2012 the space shuttle endeavour has left the kennedy space center on its final journey before it is officially retired in a museum in california.
Space shuttle endeavour has never been the greenest of. Space shuttle endeavour set for final road trip to new l. The home stretch of endeavours final journey begins oct. Many newer features were added to endeavour during construction, such as updated steering mechanisms, upgraded plumbing and electrical connections to allow for longer missions, and a drag chute that reduced wear and tear on the shuttle s brakes and tires. Space shuttle endeavour makes final trip picture abc news. Endeavour s long journey 20 by john d olivas and gayle garner roski while visiting the science museum with his mother and sister, jojo finds himself on a journey through space as the retired space shuttle endeavour describes her missions and the people involved. The csc plans to debut the shuttle on exhibit inside the samuel oschin space shuttle endeavour display.
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