How a simple pickup truck moved the massive Space Shuttle Endeavour to its home.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour completed its 26th and final mission not in space, but on the ground. This video explores the engineering challenges involved in transporting the orbiter to its final destination during a nearly three-day journey.
In October, we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's final terrestrial mission. While the shuttle was famous for its 25 orbital flights, its 26th journey was significantly slower and shorter, requiring careful engineering to ensure the orbiter reached its final home safely.
The transport process highlights the logistical and technical hurdles of moving such a massive piece of aerospace hardware through public spaces. This retrospective examines the specific engineering feats that made this unique transit possible.
