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VOA Newscasts. Previous Next. Final Landing for Shuttle Endeavour. May 31, PM. Sun Unleashes Spectacular Solar Flare. The Day in Photos. November 12, The youngest NASA orbiter will eventually form the centerpiece of a new addition to the CSC, where Endeavour will be hoisted upright in about five years' time.

That will be exciting, CSC president Rudolph said. Chamitoff, who has flown aboard Endeavour two times, including its 25th and final mission, said the youngest shuttle in NASA's fleet will always be dear to him.

Endeavour also holds a special place in NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman's heart, because it was the shuttle that first rocketed him into space. He expressed sadness at her retirement. All rights reserved. Endeavour Versatile, Lightweight Named after a ship commanded by 18th-century English explorer James Cook hence the shuttle name's British spelling Endeavour was the fifth and final NASA space shuttle to be constructed—a replacement for Challenger following that orbiter's deadly accident in Endeavour Will Make "Jaw-Dropping" Sight Aside from a few modifications made to accommodate the ferry flight, Endeavour arrived at LAX looking much as it did when it was on active duty—at least from the outside.

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I fell in love with this vehicle the first time I got to fly, three years ago on STS She's performed absolutely magnificently.

This vehicle is a wonderful machine and it's an honor and a privilege for each one of us to be a part of her final flight. The months-long decommissioning process after the shuttle lands will make sure Endeavour is properly decontaminated and safe for the exhibit.

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