Mom there's a space ship outside! The fastest thing that ever flew takes two days to cover 12 mile journey through LA streets to museum : T, G$ N3 `& ?2 C: Ztvb now,tvbnow,bttvb
Endeavour's 12-mile road trip kicked off shortly before midnight on Thursday as it moved from its Los Angeles International Airport hangar to the California Science Center
Operators are walking beside Endeavour - top speed two miles per hour - maneuvering the craft over freeways and through residential neighborhoods, and some spots are narrower than Endeavour's wingspan
" m- F. ]& o% E! o$ iTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。At its prime the space shuttle Endeavour was the fastest craft ever operated by man, hitting speeds of up 18,00 mph or Mach 25 on re-entry to the Earth's atmosphere - but today the spacecraft's last trip is going a lot more slowly.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb: N9 m/ |1 P: H. G
2 m0 {! R% S( D3 }$ |$ Q# ptvb now,tvbnow,bttvbSetting off last night from Los Angeles International Aiport to its new home at the California Science Center, Endeavour will spend two days traveling the 12 mile distance at a top speed of 2 mph.. B: A3 O7 X& \
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And while the patient trawl through LA's streets may not be the riskiest of final missions for the shuttle, it is one of the most complicated Endeavour has undertaken.5.39.217.76+ E M: Q0 |& \ 公仔箱論壇! D; Q) t2 r) a; w
Spectacle: Spectators take in the view of the shuttle Endeavour, pictured, as it stops in front of the Forum in Los Angeles, California 0 D+ \. F5 j( d; h7 ]公仔箱論壇 , `( k8 @$ R, r. {! M4 VSetting off last night the immense black-and-white spacecraft, its sides weathered by millions of miles in space and two dozen re-entries, crawled slowly through the streets of the Westchester neighborhood on a 160-wheeled carrier.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb' d7 `2 J6 r) T" O+ j
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Thespace craft was escorted by a security entourage as it moved across thetarmac but was briefly delayed after a minor problem developed with itstrailer, Los Angeles police Sgt. Rudy Lopez said.7 z) ^: J7 J# P' ]: c
) Y0 k ~) D; D+ P0 Ptvb now,tvbnow,bttvbThe problem was quickly repaired and Scheier said it reached the street shortly after 2 a.m. PDT Friday. ; A( ~3 H4 J% r# m) k( Atvb now,tvbnow,bttvb公仔箱論壇7 U, i3 I$ Z4 i, E# r9 s
Parade: The Space Shuttle Endeavour travels down Manchester Blvd. en route to the California Science CenterTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。* \6 ]' M* _7 F3 h7 F4 q8 u! J
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Journey home: During the two-day journey, the 170,000-pound spacecraft will travel at no more than 2 mph along a 12-mile route from LAX to its final home at the California Science Center/ Y* y/ z: u1 n% A. G
5.39.217.763 J: O, e$ T$ ]+ H9 S7 [ : L$ F2 z. y& i$ S! `' y, Y1 ATVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。Fans: Scores of passersby stopped to take photos of the Endeavour, pictured, as it travelled through LA+ ]+ X* t# s) X+ n: h+ J7 {0 E8 s
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Retiring: A plane flies over the Space Shuttle Endeavour, pictured, as it is moved to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, where it will remainTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。% ?/ b1 P$ `! \ d5 x, t2 ]
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Hundreds of people waiting in the predawn darkness snapped photos and gaped as it inched by with its tail towering over streetlights and its wings spanning the roadway. ) F7 o0 b+ A1 `, @3 xtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。; p9 W% t p7 J3 v
'I'm speechless. It's like a once-in-a-lifetime chance,' one man told KABC-TV. . b: F% }/ m! LTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 : t( X# P. p* b0 W% k% E'I grew up with the space program,' another said. 'I remember when Columbia blew up when I was a child in school and I was fortunate last summer to go to the last shuttle launch in Florida, so it's really exciting for me to be here and watch it go through the streets.'6 f0 K3 [, P" N& {) z( n! P
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American icons: The Endeavour makes a scheduled stop outside Randy's Donuts in Inglewood. The two have been part of the fabric of America (in varying degrees) for decades 2 O' |( A$ b+ U, M* M5.39.217.76 . `8 B7 j" w" z/ ~! m9 ^1 N: x3 R9 n: t0 B3 n9 \; K$ K2 _7 F: X
Road hog! An aerial view shows a sight for sore eyes - the Space Shuttle Endeavour quietly passing along a suburban street in California, as it moves from Los Angeles Airport to its new home at the California Science CenterTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。: |0 s' \% d9 c# m M7 t
TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。5 ^, \& C% L7 x. ? 0 W5 r0 L0 N! h f. {6 X0 e: K o; \tvb now,tvbnow,bttvbMajestic sight: Crowds gather to get a glimpse of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the corner of La Tijera Boulevard and Manchester Boulevard as it is transported to California Science Center 5.39.217.76 l4 p/ c+ n" V1 V( k. [
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Parked: The Space Shuttle Endeavour sits before it is moved along city streets today in Los Angeles4 w* y7 _; X9 \$ r7 q; v9 h4 R( t
/ ?- X4 F7 X4 E; s/ b2 H5 \5.39.217.76Theshuttle made stop-and-go progress, with some halts to check its balanceon its 160-wheeled carrier and to prune trees in its path as it rolled past strip malls, storefronts, apartment buildings and front lawns.1 l; P3 Y8 C3 ^8 x
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'It's still a work in progress,' Scheier said. 0 q. e$ c3 r+ k% Z: n) E7 D# M- vThe shuttle was to travel three milesand then stop in a private lot for a nine-hour layover as crews deal with power lines father ahead on the route./ ]5 r+ S. }3 S$ @; C
tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb4 q2 M; W5 s# n4 S# U 2 X. E5 {3 E3 |- l5 E; FThe space shuttle Endeavour is parked up in a strip mall near to Los Angeles International Airport as it snakes its way through the narrow streets en-route to the California Space Center $ t ]" B( m- `+ A2 l I# [+ O. q ' P* K) s- \" s" ~9 f& V* T1 atvb now,tvbnow,bttvbTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。% S" I, D B( K# A2 r
Spectators gather to watch the space shuttle Endeavour in Los Angeles this morning + h, o) n5 K' ?0 D5.39.217.76 ! P2 p, Z5 ]& }- {: v4 FTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 & ]/ V" B/ f$ `TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。Endeavour's 12-mile road trip kicked off shortly before midnight last night / {7 [0 ~- z }5 E* F3 B9 t* g ttvb now,tvbnow,bttvbTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。% \: u+ _6 @( {- ~' j' _5 ~/ h& I, d K - W, L0 ~$ z1 ]& k0 w' M$ r
Endeavour waits in the strip mall parking lot as a Hawaiian Airlines jet approaches a runway at Los Angeles International Airport early Friday morning * |: g6 L0 r$ a. [3 ]) H: }6 V& f * H8 @ k+ E, F' ^3 \% Y7 d3 k4 q公仔箱論壇Ushering a shuttle through an urban core is a logistical challenge that took almost a year to plan.5.39.217.764 I* J+ ?* T" I2 m) B0 j
( h# Z8 m- U9 ]$ i5.39.217.76Guardedby a security detail reminiscent of a presidential visit, police enforced rolling street and sidewalk closures as early as Thursday nightin some locations and discouraged spectators from swarming side streets. 7 |0 l% K% L5 Y: K* l( }5.39.217.76 2 J8 X1 I4 Z7 ?5 \( q: YTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。The behemoth transport has caused headaches for shopkeepers along the route who counted on cheering crowdsjamming the curbs to boost business. & x* a+ w9 I& K1 C; H! u# U' ^5.39.217.765.39.217.764 _3 E, p. n" c% ?0 M5 O% I / A. _" H" N, MExhausting journey: Mikael Ector, 2, sleeps as his father, Michael Ector, watches the Space Shuttle Endeavour, pictured, pass by- ? M) y4 H* l* @4 Z
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Maneuvering plan % Q# Z" o( z4 F' {, Ftvb now,tvbnow,bttvbIn the days leading up to Endeavour'smove, the owners of Randy's Donuts sold shuttle-shaped pastries emblazoned with the NASA logo.: k8 }% E3 X9 P9 \5 i/ \& a
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They even hung a shuttle replica inside thegiant doughnut hole sign visible from the busy Interstate 405. 7 ]7 W+ p5 O) l9 T$ \5.39.217.76 , J& | [9 O3 X {9 G- k YCo-ownerLarry Weintraub planned to watch the shuttle creep by the roadside sign, which has been featured in several movies. But the store, which serves up sweets 24-7, will be closed Friday night.0 m+ o( p1 W- o
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Los Angeles police officers walk along side the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it makes its way through the streets of Los Angeles last night ) e- s$ r5 Y; l8 x% ]: ^5.39.217.76: h% b- }- `: v x9 p3 _0 k6 n: |4 TSpectators watch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour is moved by four computer-controlled transporters across Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, as it begins it's final journey, in the early morning hours ' Y# k/ _' A8 O3 DTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 6 ?: v7 g& j3 k6 P5 x1 rTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。5.39.217.765 S! m+ n- V- V0 W# l1 E" u
Over the next two days, the 170,000-pound (77,272 kg) shuttle will travel at no more than 2 mph (3.2 km per hour) along a 12-mile (19km) route from LAX to it's final home at the California Science Center - P" a% l% W( z2 w, |- X3 `公仔箱論壇TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。3 Q& Y2 g! `1 J+ K' \. H * z/ D/ F( G! j9 _" rTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。The immense black-and-white spacecraft, its sides weathered by millions of miles in space and two dozen re-entries, crawled slowly through the streets of the Westchester neighborhood on a 160-wheeled carrier.' a+ a4 }2 ^! P
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'I'm still excited, but I'm disappointed that people aren't going to be able to stand in the streets and shout 'Yay,'' he said.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。) v& T1 A/ H: j$ r% r) M
4 |! _( p) B dSaturdayis typically the busiest day for James Fugate, who co-owns Eso Won Books in South Los Angeles. But with Endeavour expected to shuffle through, Fugate braced for a ho-hum day in sales. " j/ j7 ^/ g8 U! H4 E) y1 O$ J q1 c& A4 X( W& y, m) N
'We don't close because we're slow. That's when you pull out a book to read,' he said. 7 N. ^& P/ U2 L# S# L9 t% g' ^+ X' y公仔箱論壇 2 ^7 p; S8 w. r( k$ jTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。The baby of the shuttle fleet, Endeavour replaced Challenger, which exploded during liftoff in 1986, killing seven astronauts. ' C- ~5 G' ^* D6 S0 E7 v公仔箱論壇tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb* p) p" ]+ n! a7 `: Y tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb' u' m2 H% w$ I r
Vivianne Robinson of Santa Monica, California takes a photo of her and her life-size alien figure as space shuttle Endeavour leaves Los Angeles International Airport 0 g% o8 {0 D$ Z8 U/ |
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Crews examine the space shuttle Endeavour as it leaves Los Angeles International Airport % H7 ?4 H- E- k( Y1 ?: a& k
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It thundered off the launch pad 25 times, orbited Earth nearly 4,700 times and racked up 123 million miles. 2 F1 M: {& F: Itvb now,tvbnow,bttvb ) V# ]8 K' f0 m+ M$ X( ]# ITVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。Lastmonth, it wowed throngs with a dizzying aerial loop, soaring over the state Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood Sign and other California landmarks while strapped to the back of a modified 747 before finally landing at LAX.# H) N( w$ J' j
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The last leg of Endeavour's retirement journey skips the tourist attractions and instead, winds through blue-collar communities in southern Los Angeles County. TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 h8 R( C+ m% ?( n' u) x l# {
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Endeavour on Friday began a two-day ground journey atop a massive wheeled transporter to its final resting place at the science center on the edge of downtown ! C* k0 X, M) `tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb 5 q8 n& {4 W. U- j; U / j+ E, t s7 {; wTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。A couple watches the space shuttle Endeavour as it trawls through the streets of Los Angeles last night / F/ O& w/ c) K- }1 ~TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。3 h4 }- K' } V8 o7 ?$ C
While viewing will be severely curtailed due to sidewalk shutdowns, crowds are still expected.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb% U/ `& N! O6 h$ s/ p
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Movingthe 170,000-pound Endeavour requires a specialized 160-wheel carrier typically used to haul oil rigs, bridges and heavy equipment. 2 Y' Y+ v8 d$ u, t" ]
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Thewheels can spin in any direction, allowing the shuttle to zigzag past obstacles. An operator walks alongside, controlling the movements via joystick. Several spotters along the wings are on the lookout for hazards.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。% {+ l' R/ s( r9 C
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To make room for the five-story-tall shuttle and its 78-foot wingspan, some 400 trees were chopped down, cable and telephone lines were raised, and steel plates were laid down to protect the streets and underground utilities. ( x! R. J# r# s# y公仔箱論壇( m, _" y& f8 h TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。+ l6 T: I# N" D% D
Protection: Cars pass over steel plates temporarily placed to support the roadway in preparation of the ground transport of Endeavour " W! W' R( z6 q5 |/ @: M % p% j9 b$ e1 O7 [. vTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。Endeavour will mostly travel on wide boulevards with some boasting as many lanes as a freeway. While there have been advance preparations, there is remaining work to be done during the move, including de-energizing power lines. & T0 v: T$ F; O/ |; m# i L- ~ W) i: s. atvb now,tvbnow,bttvbSouthern California Edison warned of outages in the suburb of Inglewood.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。% D$ M% _9 D; h1 J5 Q
; a) `! g3 ]. y5 d7 p& \tvb now,tvbnow,bttvbOneof the trickiest parts involves trundling through a narrow residential street with apartment buildings on both sides. With Endeavour's wings expected to intrude into driveways, residents have been told to stay indoors until the shuttle passes.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。$ F) ~: F* e* ]' C, w7 c+ f
; h! r& Q4 t- s4 ^5 }( ~1 c$ Ttvb now,tvbnow,bttvbTheroute was selected after ruling out other options. Dismantling the shuttle would have ruined the delicate heat tiles. Helicoptering it to its destination was not feasible. 0 c R0 V+ n: H9 {TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。2 {: k. S7 }# p7 }% I0 ^ 7 s% e. [9 F8 Y6 i% W5.39.217.76Time to move on: Endeavour, pictured in a hangar at LAX airport last month, will travel the streets of Los Angeles on Friday ) @ }/ R0 Y, D1 e) d5.39.217.76" ~4 c* { o6 {0 c* R4 t6 ^5 r8 D
Neither was crossing on freeways since the shuttle is too big to fit through the underpasses. The cost oftransporting it cross-town was estimated at over $10 million. 5 U/ \" Y% l8 F5.39.217.76As complex as the latest endeavor is, Southern California is no stranger to moving heavy things. # I/ y+ o+ r( `: {. PTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。9 T5 q3 y- F3 p l- r2 }9 T+ B9 G
In1946, Howard Hughes' 'Spruce Goose' aircraft was built in sections and hauled from Culver City to Long Beach, 30 miles away. In 1984, an old United Airlines DC-8, with its wings and tail disassembled, was towed from Long Beach to the science center. 6 o. ?7 u# q% W& m1 r6 w公仔箱論壇TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。& O! _" v8 [6 _8 d3 I: E- }* O
Earlierthis year, a two-story-tall chunk of granite was hauled 105 miles from arock quarry to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. . M& D9 z8 x- b0 e 3 _$ I2 l2 s6 Z4 A, aTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。5.39.217.76; b* W7 y5 {4 }! L( w7 m: U+ K. r
Final flight: Endeavour cruises over the Hollywood sign as it flew for the last time last month 0 g8 Q2 L0 J" b公仔箱論壇1 ]2 D6 _6 I) V tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb, p; f9 z; R1 t4 Y& E" x
Preparation: Los Angeles City Water and Power employees temporarily dismantle a large power poll as they get ready for the Endeavour's transport i0 V0 D- l* L
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m+ R( E6 }% X6 m9 g h- l8 O公仔箱論壇The Times reported that crews spent this week installingsteel plates to protect gas lines, sewers, water pipes and other utilities thatcould crumble under Endeavour’s weight. 4 F9 Y% j6 ` Z9 m; L Ctvb now,tvbnow,bttvb 0 m0 j$ y# M1 }+ R7 MConstruction consultant Michael Volchok told the Times: 'Thesheer number of the plates was surprising. We've tapped out everything inSouthern California.' / m* C o' }) _' w8 `+ NTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。公仔箱論壇1 T, x; ]/ I, {. d
The shuttle remains parked at the Los Angeles InternationalAirport since September 21 after crowd-pleasing swoops over the state Capitol,Golden State Bridge, Hollywood Sign and other landmarks. 3 P" U8 Y, O" [8 O3 v2 K5.39.217.76( u; d' _! v. n, q
On Friday, the shuttle heads off on its last mission - a 12-milecreep through city streets.公仔箱論壇. _' O" r: n8 F
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Landmark: Endeavour soared over the Golden Gate Bridge as it took a lap around California's most notable attractions 7 k% x( O: Q% E% f' D 3 U$ ^1 t% ?2 }$ R. g: _tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb ( C6 \' r; R! |' Q" @公仔箱論壇Flyby: Endeavour passes over Los Angeles International Airport as it nears the end of its voyage across the country last month 6 ~& g f" \8 G8 M5 S( d5.39.217.76公仔箱論壇7 e1 L, `- F. }+ {* ^; v* F
It will move past an eclectic mix of strip malls,mom-and-pop shops, tidy lawns and faded apartment buildings.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。: d1 \/ a% D( z: N2 }
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Some schools along Endeavour’s route are taking advantage ofthe historic ) [. I; {( s+ W, iTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。Seizing on a teaching moment, some schools along the routehave folded the historic move into their lessons, hoping to stimulate interestin science, technology, engineering and math.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。; }) `( |% x* G3 w8 g2 w, L
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At the Wish Charter Elementary School near LAX,kindergarteners to sixth graders spent the days leading up to Endeavour'sterrestrial journey learning about the shuttle's different components - nosecone, heat tiles, fuselage. + T9 z) C0 Y, W/ \& B& V8 N$ t( ~9 f! J* O+ U
On Friday, students planned to walk across the street to aparking lot where Endeavour will temporarily rest after leaving LAX. - B3 p0 H% y& c; b) y$ B! UTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb" y+ H* z# B# G: Z0 f9 I% H
Armed with American flags and index cards depicting theshuttle, students planned a 'scavenger hunt' - identifying the various shuttleparts and marking them off on their cards. / I+ ?6 a. R4 H+ s* s9 ltvb now,tvbnow,bttvb - b" o: D2 U$ ?/ n- V$ @'It's thrilling to have this pop up right here in ourneighbourhood,' said principal Shawna Draxton. + L8 V7 j0 K ?# l4 E: a& o) l# d% s公仔箱論壇& i6 Q3 N) C6 y0 x: I) d
Michael Pineda, 13, said he had plans to be a lawyer, but isnow leaning toward a career in aerospace after seeing Endeavour fly over. He couldnot miss a chance to see the shuttle pass by. ' B+ p# ?: A& w, u2 }TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 * D! B0 y- p" u# b& T* s( g5.39.217.76'Definitely, I'm there. They always say all this stuff aboutInglewood, and now I think of my hometown and, wow, it's finally going to be onthe charts,' he said.公仔箱論壇1 P ^* ^7 A3 S5 S, k3 q
8 Y& q E. e* Z" rThe youngest shuttle, Endeavour replacedChallenger, which blew up during liftoff in 1986. NASA lost another shuttle, Columbia, in 2003 when it disintegrated during re-entry. Fourteen astronauts were killed.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。' i' p9 u0 x6 C- Y
) R7 a2 X% B+ h$ R- bDuring 25 missions, Endeavour spent 299 days in space and orbited Earth nearly 4,700 times, racking up 123 million miles.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。0 f* n. R0 j, ~" C7 C
% m3 c, E% t: t4 G7 P& wIn its maiden flight in 1992, a trio of spacewalking astronauts grabbed a stranded communications satellite in for repair. TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。+ f) e: D+ ^7 t
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It also flew the first repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope to fix a faulty mirror. But most of its flights ferried cargo and equipment to the International Space Station, which is near completion.2 h# f" n9 v, m9 G
: A2 F% {- C) F7 Y4 o5.39.217.76Under White House orders to explore beyond low-Earth orbit, NASA is hitching rides on Russian rockets to the orbiting laboratory until private companies can provide regular service.公仔箱論壇. d% o1 M& l O j% U( M- W4 k
3 i- K0 k* `6 T* aTVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。Endeavour is the second of three remaining shuttles to head to its retirement home. In April, Discovery arrived at the Smithsonian Institution's hangar in Virginia. Atlantis公仔箱論壇" v& A! A; u- ^( x5 }7 r4 L
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