Endeavor Ten

By JaredSeagroves

  • Assembly Begins

    Start structural assembly of Crew Module

  • Contract Awarded

    The contract was awarded to construct the Endeavor.

  • Authorization

    Congress authorized Endeavor to replace Challenger

  • Final Assembly Begins

    Start of Final Assembly

  • Building Begins

    Start structural assembly of aft-fuselage.

  • Wings Arrive

    Wings arrive at Palmdale, CA from Grumman.

  • Assembly Completed

    Completed final assembly of Endeavor.

  • Rocket Unveiled

    Rollout from Palmdale

  • Kennedy Space Center

    Endeavor delivered to Kennedy Space Center.

  • Test for Flight Readiness

    Flight readiness firing occurred.

  • Inaugural Takeoff

    First flight (STS-49) launched