The space shuttle Endeavour departs Edwards Air Force Base atop NASA 905, a Boeing 747, beginning

The space shuttle ferry flight climbs out over the Mojave Desert.

Endeavour enters the Los Angeles basin over Malibu before its extensive tour over landmarks such

Several high rise buildings open up their rooftops, allowing people to get a closer look at the p

A low approach at LAX gave a large crowd a close look at the space shuttle in flight.

Two of NASA's F/A-18 chase planes support the historical flight.

People line the streets to get a good look at Endeavor's final minutes in the skies.

Pilots Jeff Moultrie and Bill Rieke make a picture p

The total weight of the space shuttle and the NASA 905 Boeing 747 is right around 475,000 pounds,

Visitors to the California Science Center in downtown Los Angeles will be able to get an up close