Space Shuttle Endeavour made its final journey to the California Science Center in Los Angeles in late 2012, and now Time has released a time-lapse video of the shuttle’s final journey.
The video below shows Endeavour traveling from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. It was placed on the back of a NASA 747 plane and flown to Los Angeles.
The Journey Through Los Angeles
After its flight, the Shuttle then traveled on a truck for 12 miles through Los Angeles to its final resting place at the California Science Center. This part of the journey was particularly challenging due to the shuttle’s massive size and the need to navigate through urban streets. The entire journey was meticulously planned and executed, involving the temporary removal of traffic lights, utility poles, and even some trees to make way for the shuttle. The whole journey was recorded using 12 cameras, capturing a total of 6 terabytes of data.
Technical Details of the Time-Lapse Video
The original video used a total of 350,000 frames, which was cut down to the 9,000 frames that can be seen in the time-lapse video above. This meticulous editing process ensured that the most significant moments of the journey were captured, providing a comprehensive yet concise visual narrative. The time-lapse video not only showcases the technical prowess involved in moving such a massive object but also highlights the community effort and logistical planning required for such a monumental task. It certainly is a very cool video to watch.
The space shuttle is currently being shown at the California Science Center, in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. This is a temporary home for the shuttle while its permanent home at the center is being built. The new exhibit will allow visitors to view Endeavour in a vertical launch position, providing a more immersive and educational experience.
Source Cnet
Image Credit: LA Times
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