NASA History Office(@NASAhistory):The new kid on the block takes flight OTD in 1992, Space Shuttle Endeavour, the fifth and final operational orbiter to be built, was launched into space for its first mission: STS-49. Endeavour made 25 flights over 19 years, completing its final flight 15 years ago this month!

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2026.05.07 14:30

The new kid on the block takes flight OTD in 1992, Space Shuttle Endeavour, the fifth and final operational orbiter to be built, was launched into space for its first mission: STS-49. Endeavour made 25 flights over 19 years, completing its final flight 15 years ago this month!