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The Shuttle Endeavour ready for its last mission

Los Angeles, USA - 12 miles to the California Science Center

The Shuttle Endeavour is ready for its last mission, which will start today, Thursday 11 October 2012, and will also be the one with the shortest course: the 12 miles (a bit less than 20 km) from the hangar at Los Angeles Airport where it is now to the California Science Center. However, the journey will not be brief, considering that the vehicle which will transport the spacecraft has a top speed...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1146306
Rome, Italy, 10/11/2012 20:24
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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