California Science Center Unveils Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center as LA Galaxy Icons Enter Hall of Fame

Space Shuttle Endeavour Displayed in Historic Vertical Launch Stance at Science Center

LOS ANGELES, California — Civic leaders, aerospace engineers, and thousands of enthusiastic visitors gathered at Exposition Park on Friday, November 13, 2026, to celebrate the official grand opening of the 200,000-square-foot Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center. The world-class architectural complex serves as the permanent home for Space Shuttle Endeavour, showcasing the orbiter stacked vertically alongside genuine solid rocket boosters and a colossal external fuel tank in an authentic 20-story liftoff configuration—the only such exhibition on Earth.

The landmark educational venue features hands-on galleries, educational laboratories, and rare aerospace artifacts that will inspire future generations of scientists, aviators, and innovators across Southern California.

David Beckham and Lothar Osiander Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2027

In sports celebrations, the LA Galaxy announced on Thursday that global soccer icon David Beckham and championship-winning head coach Lothar Osiander have been officially selected for induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2027. Beckham’s arrival with the Galaxy in 2007 catalyzed modern Major League Soccer expansion and global prominence, capturing two MLS Cups in Los Angeles, while Osiander cemented an enduring tactical legacy across U.S. national and professional soccer.

Municipal Leaders Outline Housing Policy Priorities Amid Autumn Weather Cooldown

Across City Hall and regional planning commissions, Los Angeles leaders and housing coalitions advanced policy debates surrounding urban infill and transit-oriented zoning reforms following the recent mayoral election. Meanwhile, regional air regulators lifted wildfire smoke advisories as incoming onshore coastal breezes ushered in cooler temperatures and light showers across the Southland.