Korean Air has made a generous donation of $25 million to the California Science Center Foundation. The funds will be used to construct the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which will serve as the future home of the space shuttle Endeavour in Exposition Park.
The Aviation Gallery in the new center will be named the Korean Air Aviation Gallery, thanks to this donation. The California Science Center is now closer to reaching its fundraising goal of $400 million for the Oschin Center, with almost $350 million already collected.
Jeffrey Rudolph, the president and CEO of the California Science Center, expressed gratitude for Korean Air’s generosity and partnership. He stated that the new center will provide a world-class science learning experience for children, youth, and visitors from all around the world. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will bear the name of Korean Air Aviation Gallery, recognizing the significance of their investment in the educational mission of the California Science Center to inspire curiosity and promote science learning for all.
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, spanning 200,000 square feet, will consist of three galleries dedicated to aviation, space, and the shuttle. The main attraction of the center will be the Endeavour, displayed in an upright launch position with a massive external fuel tank and dual rocket boosters. This unique display will be the only one of its kind in the world.
The Korean Air Aviation Gallery will feature around 20 aircraft, some showcased on the ground and others suspended in mid-air. Notable aircraft on display will include a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1902 Glider, a Harrier T4 jump-jet, a historic F-100 Super Saber, and the front 50 feet of a Korean Air-operated Boeing 747 commercial airliner fuselage.
Korean Air Chairman Walter Cho expressed his honor in giving back to the Los Angeles community. He mentioned that Los Angeles was Korean Air’s first U.S. destination and that they are proud to be a part of the city’s aviation story and history. Chairman Cho hopes that the facility will provide learning opportunities and inspire young people to be curious about aviation and its impact on society. The exhibit of the Boeing 747 will showcase the transformative technology and lasting influence of this iconic aircraft.
The Oschin Center is expected to open its doors in 2025.
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