Through NASA’s Lens: Capturing Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Move to LA

First reported Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT · Last updated Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:19 GMT

3 Min Read Through NASA’s Lens: Capturing Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Move to LA A spectacular sight as NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with space shuttle Endeavour atop soars over the Golden Gate Bridge. Credits: NASA/Carla Thomas As a new exhibit opens showcasing NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour, NASA photographers look back at the final mission. These photographers documented the iconic images shared around the world on Sept. 21, 2012, while millions watched space shuttle Endeavour fly on top of the agency’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the last time. Endeavour’s new home at the California Science Center in Los Angeles will reopen the weekend of Nov. 13, displayed upright in launch position, ready to inspire the next generation of space explorers. NASA/Lori Losey “Chasing Endeavour’s final ferry flight over Southern California was, without a doubt, a leading highlight of my 37-year career at NASA,” said Lori Losey, lead videographer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. “I advocated for two chase aircraft to be used in the LA area so we could dedicate one aircraft to photo and one to video. It was this beautiful dance of alternating altitudes and swa