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October 13, 2012 08:33 pm GMT

Space Shuttle Takes Joyride Through Streets of L.A. [PHOTOS]


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Space shuttle Endeavour's journey to retirement comes to an end Saturday -- but not before it traverses through the streets of Los Angeles toward its new home: California Science Center.

People are watching the shuttle trek from Los Angeles International Airport to the museum and posting eye-catching photos of it on Twitter and Instagram using hashtag #SpotTheShuttle.

Since Friday, a Toyota Tundra has been pulling the 155,000-pound Endeavour on a 12-mile route to the museum, where the shuttle is slated to reach at 8:30 p.m. PT.

SEE ALSO: Spot the Shuttle -- Endeavour Makes its Final Flight [PICS]

NASA retired Endeavour after it made its final landing in June 2011 (see photos b…
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