One last chance to see a real Space Shuttle in Houston
See Space Shuttle Endeavour, carried atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, in all her glory from Sept. 17 to 19 at Ellington Field (weather permitting). Endeavour will be available for public viewing Sept. 17 and 18 until 7 p.m. before she makes her way to a permanent display home in Los Angeles at the California Science Center.
The carrier aircraft with Endeavour will fly approximately 1,500 feet above various areas of Houston, Clear Lake, and Galveston following its sunrise departure Monday, Sept. 17, from Kennedy Space Center.
The Texas Gulf Coast region flyover, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, is scheduled to occur between approximately 9 and 10:30 a.m. CDT. The specific route and timing of Endeavour's flight over Houston on Sept. 17 depends upon weather and operational constraints. However, the aircraft is expected to fly near a variety of landmarks in the greater Houston area. Some of those include the three major airports: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, and Ellington -- as well as the downtown skyline and the San Jacinto Monument. Prior to landing at Ellington, the Shuttle Carrier/Endeavour combination will navigate a flyover of the JSC area.
Landing at Ellington is scheduled for approximately 10:45 a.m., with final positioning near the NASA Hangar 990 pedestrian gate. Public viewing within about 100 feet of the vehicle will begin 30 minutes after it is parked and safed by ground personnel. Viewing will continue until 7 p.m. Airport gates will reopen to the public from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. Endeavour's departure from Ellington is planned for approximately sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
There will also be more than a beautiful shuttle bird to look at -- exhibits at the Hangar 990 viewing area include the Driven to Explore mobile exhibit and inflatable shuttle, a joint Orion/International Space Station banner, Starport tent and more. Please note: Hangar 990 itself will NOT be open to employees or the public during the viewing days.
Also keep in mind that the stopover is contingent upon weather conditions. Inclement weather at Kennedy, along the flight path, or in the Houston area can delay, change, or cancel stopover plans. If conditions don't permit arrival until Sept. 19, there will be only one day of public viewing. Continued weather issues could shorten or cancel the Houston-area stop altogether. Updates and public availability plans for Endeavour's stop in Houston will be updated regularly at: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/home/endeavour_visit.html
NASA will also provide updates on Endeavour's cross-country flight via social media using the hashtags #SpotTheShuttle and #OV105 -- Endeavour's orbiter vehicle designation.
The carrier aircraft with Endeavour will fly approximately 1,500 feet above various areas of Houston, Clear Lake, and Galveston following its sunrise departure Monday, Sept. 17, from Kennedy Space Center.
The Texas Gulf Coast region flyover, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, is scheduled to occur between approximately 9 and 10:30 a.m. CDT. The specific route and timing of Endeavour's flight over Houston on Sept. 17 depends upon weather and operational constraints. However, the aircraft is expected to fly near a variety of landmarks in the greater Houston area. Some of those include the three major airports: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, and Ellington -- as well as the downtown skyline and the San Jacinto Monument. Prior to landing at Ellington, the Shuttle Carrier/Endeavour combination will navigate a flyover of the JSC area.
Landing at Ellington is scheduled for approximately 10:45 a.m., with final positioning near the NASA Hangar 990 pedestrian gate. Public viewing within about 100 feet of the vehicle will begin 30 minutes after it is parked and safed by ground personnel. Viewing will continue until 7 p.m. Airport gates will reopen to the public from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. Endeavour's departure from Ellington is planned for approximately sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
There will also be more than a beautiful shuttle bird to look at -- exhibits at the Hangar 990 viewing area include the Driven to Explore mobile exhibit and inflatable shuttle, a joint Orion/International Space Station banner, Starport tent and more. Please note: Hangar 990 itself will NOT be open to employees or the public during the viewing days.
Also keep in mind that the stopover is contingent upon weather conditions. Inclement weather at Kennedy, along the flight path, or in the Houston area can delay, change, or cancel stopover plans. If conditions don't permit arrival until Sept. 19, there will be only one day of public viewing. Continued weather issues could shorten or cancel the Houston-area stop altogether. Updates and public availability plans for Endeavour's stop in Houston will be updated regularly at: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/home/endeavour_visit.html
NASA will also provide updates on Endeavour's cross-country flight via social media using the hashtags #SpotTheShuttle and #OV105 -- Endeavour's orbiter vehicle designation.