Congresswoman Waters Congratulates California Science Center on Endeavour Selection

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) issued the following statement today, congratulating the California Science Center in Los Angeles on its selection as one of four institutions nationwide to receive a NASA spacecraft. Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour – which was built in Southern California – will call the Science Center its home after completing its final mission into space, which is slated for the end of this month. The Congresswoman was among key Federal, state, and local leaders who advocated for the Science Center's ability to house, care for, and showcase a NASA spacecraft:

"I was elated to learn that the Endeavour will be housed at the California Science Center in the heart of Los Angeles after its final mission this year. This selection by NASA is a testament to the Science Center's state-of-the-art facilities and its mandate to help educate young people about the final frontier and help them become more interested in math, science, engineering, and technology.

"The Science Center is a world-class institution that entertains and educates Los Angelinos and visitors from throughout the country and around the world. Though located in my colleague Congresswoman Karen Bass' district right next door, I have long advocated for the museum since my days in the California Assembly. Throughout the years I have held many community meetings and forums at the Science Center, and I have always been impressed with and appreciative of their services and their level of accommodation.

"The Endeavour will be the crown jewel in the Science Center's master plan of building an entire wing dedicated to aeronautics and space. I congratulate President Jeffrey Rudolph and all the members of his team who helped make this incredible achievement possible."

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