California Science Center displays important piece to Endeavour display
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - An enormous piece of the new space shuttle Endeavour display at the California Science Center is in place.
The shuttle's giant external fuel tank was moved into a vertical position Friday. The move is part of a plan to position the shuttle as it would look if ready for launch.
In addition, the 65,000 pound fuel tank is the last known flight-qualified external shuttle tank in existence. The tank sits alongside two 149-foot tall standing solid rocket boosters.
The shuttle display will be the centerpiece of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
An opening date for the new $400 million center has not yet been determined.
