Richard T. Par
Earlier today, I drove down to the California Science Center in Los Angeles to check out Endeavour's Space Shuttle Stack once more.
As shown in these photos that I took, ET-94—Endeavour's external fuel tank—is also covered by scaffolding just like Endeavour herself and the twin solid rocket boosters. Plywood panels have also been placed above the external tank for added protection.
Pretty soon, the Space Shuttle Stack will be completely concealed by white tarps as assembly has begun on the rooftop enclosure which will enshroud the vehicle once the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center finishes construction.
Seeing as how visiting the California Science Center ain't cheap (I obviously spend money on gas, plus $15 on parking at the Science Center and up to $15 on lunch, which is usually a delicious 2-taco plate, each time I drive down to Exposition Park), it might be a while till I visit the museum again to see what the latest construction status is on Endeavour's future exhibit...which itself will be known as the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery. No, I don't want to take a Metrolink train to Los Angeles.
I may wait till the entire skeleton frame for the gallery's rooftop enclosure is assembled before I return to Exposition Park to take photos of this exciting new addition to the Science Center. Until then, those of you thinking about visiting Endeavour as well should go as soon as possible!
The world's only authentic Space Shuttle Stack will soon be closed off from direct California sunlight and um, fresh air (yes, I know— This is Los Angeles we're talking about here) by the end of this year! Happy Wednesday.
Richard T. Par
Richard T. Par
Richard T. Par
Richard T. Par
Richard T. Par
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