Moving the space shuttle Endeavour

Workers guide the space shuttle Endeavour into a hanger.

Workers move the space shuttle.

The space shuttle Endeavour prepares to enter a hangar at the California Science Center.

The space shuttle Endeavour is moved to the California Science Center in Los Angeles atop a vehicle known as the crawler.

Spectators enjoy unique vantages of the Endeavour passing through their community on its 12-mile journey from Los Angeles International Airport to the science museum.

Originally expected to finish the trip early Saturday evening, Endeavour did not arrive at its new home until Sunday. Here spectators watch the shuttle roll down Martin Luther King Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Endeavour's 12-mile crawl across Los Angeles to the California Science Museum hit repeated delays Saturday, leaving expectant crowds along city streets and at the destination slowly dwindling.

Federico Gonzales waits with spectators as the  Endeavour slowly moves along Martin Luther King Boulevard. The trip took much longer than expected.

The shuttle, which flew more than 115 million miles in its two-decade career, is on its final journey at 2 mph in a meticulously planned trip through the streets of Los Angeles.

A crowd watches the space shuttle Endeavour makes its way down a city street on Saturday.

Spectators watch as Endeavour arrives at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Oct. 13. The shuttle is making its way through Los Angeles to the California Science Center.

Traymond Harris, left, and Ryan Hudge play basketball as the shuttle passes by on Crenshaw Avenue in Inglewood Oct. 13.

Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its way down Manchester Boulevard in Inglewood, Calif., on Oc. 13.

Endeavour is slowly moved across Interstate 405 by a Toyota Tundra in Los Angeles.

The space shuttle Endeavour travels down Manchester Boulevard on the first leg of its two-day journey being towed through the streets of Los Angeles.

The space shuttle Endeavour travels down Manchester Boulevard in Los Angeles.

A jet lands at Los Angeles International Airport as the space shuttle Endeavour is transported to the California Science Center.

The space shuttle  is transported to the California Science Center.

Construction workers watch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour moves along the street in Los Angeles.

Tthe space shuttle Endeavour make its way down Manchester Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Early risers came to the Drollinger Shopping Center lot to view the Shuttle Endeavour sitting during its scheduled hold period.

The space shuttle Endeavour is transported to the California Science Center.

Spectators gather to watch the space shuttle Endeavour make its way down Manchester Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Spectators gather to watch the space shuttle Endeavour make its way down Manchester Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Early risers came to the Drollinger Shopping Center lot to view the Shuttle Endeavour sitting during its scheduled hold period.

People photograph the space shuttle Oct. 12 near the airport.

Workers watch as the space shuttle Endeavour moves down a road near the airport.

Spectators photograph the space shuttle.

The space shuttle begins its journey to the California Science Center.

People watch as the space shuttle leaves Los Angeles International Airport.

Police escort the space shuttle Endeavour.

Angelique Bull holds daughter Madison as Isabella Lee snaps a photo of the space shuttle.

The Endeavour transporter parallel parks while backing up into several parking spaces during a scheduled 9-hour hold period at Drollinger Shopping Center Lot early Friday morning.

The space shuttle Endeavour leaves Los Angeles International Airport after midnight.

The space shuttle Endeavour is towed down a street.

The shuttle leaves Los Angeles International Airport.

Workers begin moving the space shuttle down a road near the airport.

Vivian Robinson rides her decorated bicycle outside Los Angeles International Airport.

People watch the space shuttle Endeavour.

People watch as the space shuttle Endeavour moves down a road.

Workers begin moving the space shuttle down a road near the airport.

The space shuttle moves slowly down a road near the airport.

The retired space shuttle Endeavour sits inside a hanger at Los Angeles International Airport on Oct. 10. The shuttle will begin its 12-mile journey to the California Science Center on Oct. 12.

Workers tear down a security wall Oct. 10 to build a temporary exit ramp to enable the shuttle's move from Los Angeles International Airport.

People photograph a toy space shuttle placed in the doughnut hole at Randy's Donuts.

A model of the space shuttle flies in the hole of a giant donut on the roof of Randy's Donuts.

Workers place steel plates on the road as they prepare for Endeavour's final journey. The orbiter will inch along at 2 mph atop a special transporter.

Workers place steel plates on a road.

Vehicles pass over temporary steel plates.

A map shows the 12-mile travel route, in red, of the space shuttle Endeavour along Los Angeles and Inglewood streets.

Journalists tour the exhibition hall where the space shuttle Endeavour will be housed at the California Science Center on Oct. 4.