The California Science Center is advancing a transformative project to inspire a new generation of scientists, innovators and explorers. EndeavourLA is the California Science Center Foundation’s fundraising campaign to create the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center and support ongoing programs and operations.
Endeavour LA Campaign
Support the Campaign
Donate to the EndeavourLA Campaign today or email the campaign team or contact us at 213-744-2035 to learn more.
Our Biggest Endeavour Yet
Construction is underway to build the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a 200,000 square foot addition to the California Science Center's main building, joining existing exhibits and galleries. Long envisioned as Phase III of the Science Center’s three-decade Master Plan, this major expansion will include a diverse collection of aircraft and spacecraft, immersive experiences and the Science Center’s signature hands-on, educational exhibits that encourage active learning through discovery.
The Air and Space Center will feature three major multi-level galeries—Air, Space and Shuttle. As the centerpiece of Phase III, space shuttle Endeavour will be an awe-inspiring sight, towering 200 feet tall in vertical "ready for launch" configuration. The new Air and Space Center will be a fitting permanent home for Endeavour, one of just three remaining flown space shuttle orbiters and the only one of these national treasures on the west coast. It will be the only place in the world to see a complete Space Shuttle System with authentic flight hardware, including Endeavour mated to real solid rocket boosters and external tank.
Construction on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center began in 2022 and every day brings us closer to completing this one-of-a-kind educational resource for California.
Key Milestones
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NASA/Kim Shiflett
In 2011, NASA awarded space shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center for permanent display.
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Leroy Hamilton
In 2012, a transformative gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation helped secure Endeavour and lay the foundation for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
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Leroy Hamilton
In 2012, Endeavour officially became the property of the California Science Center Foundation with a formal title transfer. Endeavour is the only space shuttle not still owned by the US Government.
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NASA/Jim Ross
In September 2012, Endeavour toured the length of California atop a modified 747 carrier aircraft before landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
In October 2012, Endeavour took three days and three nights to carefully move through the streets of Inglewood and Los Angeles to its final home at the California Science Center.
In April 2016, ET-94 — the last remaining flight-qualified space shuttle external tank — travelled from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana to the California Science Center for display alongside Endeavour.
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NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
In 2020, two authentic solid rocket boosters that have been renovated by Northrop Grumman were moved to a storage facility in Utah. They will later be transported to the California Science Center to be displayed with Endeavour and ET-94 as part of the world's only complete Space Shuttle System.
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On June 1, 2022 some 200 guests attended a ceremonial Groundbreaking Celebration to mark the start of construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Among the guests were elected officials, astronauts, Science Center school fifth-grade students, board members and major donors.
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NASA/Kim Shiflett
In 2011, NASA awarded space shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center for permanent display.
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Leroy Hamilton
In 2012, a transformative gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation helped secure Endeavour and lay the foundation for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
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Leroy Hamilton
In 2012, Endeavour officially became the property of the California Science Center Foundation with a formal title transfer. Endeavour is the only space shuttle not still owned by the US Government.
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NASA/Jim Ross
In September 2012, Endeavour toured the length of California atop a modified 747 carrier aircraft before landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
In October 2012, Endeavour took three days and three nights to carefully move through the streets of Inglewood and Los Angeles to its final home at the California Science Center.
In April 2016, ET-94 — the last remaining flight-qualified space shuttle external tank — travelled from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana to the California Science Center for display alongside Endeavour.
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NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
In 2020, two authentic solid rocket boosters that have been renovated by Northrop Grumman were moved to a storage facility in Utah. They will later be transported to the California Science Center to be displayed with Endeavour and ET-94 as part of the world's only complete Space Shuttle System.
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On June 1, 2022 some 200 guests attended a ceremonial Groundbreaking Celebration to mark the start of construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Among the guests were elected officials, astronauts, Science Center school fifth-grade students, board members and major donors.
Endeavour Together
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our major donors and community supporters, as well as significant public funding, nearly $350 million has been raised toward the $400 million EndeavourLA Campaign goal. Construction has commenced but our mission continues. You can be a part of this historic effort and invest in science learning for everyone with a gift to the campaign. Contact us at 213-744-2035 or email the campaign team to discuss your contribution or learn more about ways to support the California Science Center Foundation.
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Join the Mission!
Become a Team Endeavour tile sponsor
Become a part of Team Endeavour by sponsoring one of the space shuttle's thermal tiles. You can choose from a variety of tile locations based on sponsorship level and fulfill your sponsorship in full or by making 10 monthly payments. Your tile dedication will appear on a 3D model of space shuttle Endeavour in an interactive donor display in the current Samuel Oschin Pavilion and future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
Team Endeavour
Support the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center by sponsoring one of Endeavour's thermal tiles.
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Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center
Learn about Endeavour's future home and so much more!
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Your Legacy. Their Future.
Planned Giving
Explore ways to support the EndeavourLA Campaign with a planned gift.
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Nathan Alexander
Give & Join
Become a Member or support the California Science Center in a variety of ways
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Nathan Alexander
