Taken from the roof of the Braille Institute in Los Angeles, this shot shows the Space Shuttle Endeavour soaring above the Hollywood sign during its final flight before being retired to the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
“Last Friday was a historical day in Los Angeles County as we were treated to a farewell fly-over of the space shuttle Endeavour, as it arrived at LAX and prepared for its transport to the California Science Center,” said LA County 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe, in his emailed newsletter Monday. “The shuttle, which flew into space on 25 missions, majestically soared over local landmarks such as the Queen Mary, Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign. It was truly an awe-inspiring sight to see.”
The bluff in Long Beach became one of the ideal sites for locals to view The Endeavour's final mission on Sept. 21.
“Considering that we’re in the midst of an acrimonious election season, the Endeavour sticks out in my mind about what this country can accomplish when we work together,” Villicana said.
A multitude of people took advantage of the altitude of Signal Hill's Hilltop Park to view the Space Shuttle Endeavour's swan-song flight.
