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VIKING'S NEWEST OCEAN SHIP NAMED IN LOS ANGELES BY NASA ASTRONAUT & AQUANAUT NICOLE STOTT

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune®, with a celebration on Sunday in Los Angeles. As part of the event, the ship's ceremonial godmother, Nicole Stott, retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut and artist, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a maritime tradition that dates back thousands of years. The Viking Neptune arrived in Los Angeles early in the morning on January 8 and departed for Honolulu following the naming ceremony. The ship is currently sailing the 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise, an epic voyage from Fort Lauderdale to London that spans 138-days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. The naming of the Viking Neptune also comes at a time of record sales for Viking, with the launch of Viking's new 25th Anniversary Sale on January 1 resulting in the highest number of bookings in one week in the company's history.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune ®, with a celebration on Sunday in Los Angeles.
  • The Viking Neptune arrived in Los Angeles early in the morning on January 8 and departed for Honolulu following the naming ceremony.
  • "Today is a proud day for the entire Viking family as we name our newest ocean ship in Los Angeles, the home of Viking's U.S. office for more than 20 years," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • "The Viking Neptune is a ship named for both the furthest planet in our solar system and the god of the sea—and our newest Viking godmother, Nicole Stott, as a NASA astronaut and aquanaut, also has connections to space and the sea.

The California Science Center Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour's Arrival in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour's arrival in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour's arrival in Los Angeles.
  • "As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Endeavour's arrival, one of the most rewarding things to reflect on is how everyone throughout California, Los Angeles and our local community came together to enthusiastically welcome home our national treasure," said California Science Center President, Jeffrey Rudolph.
  • "We remain immensely proud that NASA chose the California Science Center to be the permanent home and steward of Space Shuttle Endeavour," notes California Science Center Curator of Aerospace Science, Dr. Kenneth Phillips.
  • Supporters can join Team Endeavour, sponsoring one of the space shuttle's thermal tiles to assist the California Science Center Foundation's efforts to create the new Air and Space Center.

NASA Astronaut Michael Gernhardt Departs NASA

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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HOUSTON, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly 30 years at NASA supporting human spaceflight, NASA Astronaut Michael Gernhardt is leaving NASA.

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  • HOUSTON, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly 30 years at NASA supporting human spaceflight, NASA Astronaut Michael Gernhardt is leaving NASA.
  • Gernhardt was selected as an astronaut in March 1992.
  • On July 20, 2001, during the STS-104 mission, Gernhardt and his crewmate NASA astronaut James Reilly, were the first crew members to use the exercise pre-breathing protocol, ushering in a new era of spacewalks from the station.
  • "The astronaut corps will not soon forget the expertise that Gernhardt brought to NASA missions on the space station and to future missions to the Moon and Mars."

California Science Center to Open IMAX® Original Film Asteroid Hunters 3D

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES  , June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The IMAX® original film Asteroid Hunters 3D transports audiences into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world. Narrated by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars), the film introduces asteroid scientists -- the best line of defense between Earth and an asteroid's destructive path – and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world's most preventable natural disaster when Asteroid Hunters 3D opens at the California Science Center on June 26, 2022.

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  • Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world's most preventable natural disaster when Asteroid Hunters 3D opens at the California Science Center on June 26, 2022.
  • "We are so pleased to add Asteroid Hunters 3D to our IMAX theater schedule," said Jeffrey Rudolph, President of the California Science Center.
  • Nearly a decade of research went into the development of Asteroid Hunters 3D, and the planetary defense team's formation and discoveries happened in conjunction with the production of the film itself.
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California Science Center Breaks Ground on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Science Center today broke ground on the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a 200,000-square-foot addition to the Science Center that will contain 150 educational exhibits spanning three multi-level galleries and become the permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour, one of only three remaining flown space shuttle orbiters and the only one located on the west coast. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, United States Senator Alex Padilla, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles City Council Member Curren Price, Chairperson of the Mr. and Mrs. Oschin Family Foundation Mrs. Lynda Oschin, as well as other community leaders, former NASA astronauts, donors, and students from the Science Center School participated in the groundbreaking celebration. Governor Gavin Newsom and United States Senator Mark Kelly, who is also a former NASA astronaut and served as Commander on Endeavour's last mission, joined the celebration remotely with recorded messages. The event coincided with the 11th anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour's final touchdown.

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  • "The California Science Center is thrilled to celebrate this milestone today," remarked California Science Center President and CEO, Jeffrey Rudolph.
  • Their early contribution was catalytic in bringing Space Shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center and we are forever thankfulfor this additional commitment that has propelled us forward to groundbreaking on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
  • The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is the third phase of the California Science Center's three-phase, three-decade master plan to develop one of the world's leading science learning centers.
  • Supporters can join Team Endeavour, sponsoring one of the space shuttle's thermal tiles, while assisting the California Science Center Foundation's efforts to create the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

Endeavour Restarts Boungou Mine and Begins Realizing Synergies Following SEMAFO Integration

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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In addition, Endeavour is pleased to report that it has confirmed potential annual synergies of $35 to $40 million during its SEMAFO integration process.

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  • In addition, Endeavour is pleased to report that it has confirmed potential annual synergies of $35 to $40 million during its SEMAFO integration process.
  • It is estimated that 60% of these synergies will be progressively unlocked by year end 2020 and the remaining next year.
  • Sbastien de Montessus, President and CEO of Endeavour, stated: We are pleased to have restarted mining operations at Boungou which marks a significant milestone in the integration process.
  • Security improvements at Boungou conducted by Endeavour include upgraded site infrastructure, detailed site security plans, and an improved approach to the movement of employees, supplies and material.

California Science Center Launches "Inside Endeavour" VR Tour to Commemorate Anniversary of Endeavour's Final Mission

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The California Science Center will premiere the first in a series of four "Inside Endeavour" virtual reality (VR) toursto commemorate the anniversary of Endeavour's final mission, which launched on May 16, 2011.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The California Science Center will premiere the first in a series of four "Inside Endeavour" virtual reality (VR) toursto commemorate the anniversary of Endeavour's final mission, which launched on May 16, 2011.
  • Beginning May 15, 2020, the first VR tour, featuringthe flight deck, middeck andpayload bay,will be available on the California Science Center website .
  • "It's a pleasure to invite the public to experience the inside of Endeavour in honor of the Space Shuttle's final mission anniversary," notes Science Center President Jeffrey Rudolph.
  • The "Inside Endeavour" VR tours were created by photographer Jon Brack and narrated by Science Center Assistant Aerospace Curator Perry Roth-Johnson.

Former Security Holders of Endeavour Resources Inc. May Now Claim Money in Aspen Group Resources Class Action

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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LONDON, ON, April 6,2020 /CNW/ -A securities class action regarding Aspen Group Resources' ("Aspen") take-over of Endeavour Resources Inc. ("Endeavour") has concluded with settlements totaling a gross amount of $3,285,000.

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  • LONDON, ON, April 6,2020 /CNW/ -A securities class action regarding Aspen Group Resources' ("Aspen") take-over of Endeavour Resources Inc. ("Endeavour") has concluded with settlements totaling a gross amount of $3,285,000.
  • All former Endeavour security holders who tendered securities pursuant to Aspen's take-over bid dated November 23, 2001can now make a claim for payment.
  • The claims administrator has a list of Endeavour security holders, provided by certain of the defendants, who tendered their shares into the take-over.
  • Foreman & Company, based in London, Ontario, has more than 20 years' experience in class action litigation and expertise in a full range of class action matters.

Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, Ph.D., P.E., & Family Are Honored to Announce the Launch of The Space For Everyone Foundation

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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), Mission Assurance Expert, Director of Space Initiatives, Author, Forensic Engineer, Proud American and a Descendant of Immigrants.

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  • ), Mission Assurance Expert, Director of Space Initiatives, Author, Forensic Engineer, Proud American and a Descendant of Immigrants.
  • Dr. Olivas participated in space flights aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-117), and Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) to the International Space Station.
  • During the STS-113 mission, on Space Shuttle Endeavour, to the International Space Station, Commander John B. Herrington (Chickasaw) became the world's first Indigenous Astronaut.
  • His first mission was on the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-123), in 2008, with a 95 day mission on the International Space Station.

Radar Endeavour Group Inc. We closed our raise

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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