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TERAGO Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended 2026 Financial Results

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TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2026 /CNW/ — TERAGO Inc. (“TERAGO” or the “Company”) (TSX: TGO), (https://terago.ca/), Canada’s largest mmWave spectrum holder (91% of spectrum held) and a leading provider of Managed Fixed Wireless Internet, 5G Private Wireless Networks and SD-WAN solutions today reported financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. All figures reported in this release are in thousands of Canadian dollars.

“Adjusted EBITDA1,2 grew in both the third quarter and the first nine months of the year, reflecting the cost discipline we have built into the business,” said Daniel Vucinic, CEO of TERAGO. “ARPA¹ also continued to climb as we move upmarket, where our high-touch service model stands out and where we are seeing larger opportunities in our pipeline. Our focus is on converting that pipeline into new bookings and bringing those customers into service quickly so they begin generating recurring revenue.

We look forward to ISED’s mmWave spectrum auction. The updated schedule is an administrative adjustment, and the spectrum available and the framework for licence transition remain unchanged. As Canada’s largest mmWave spectrum holder, we are well positioned for the process and see the auction as an important step toward realizing the long-term value of our spectrum, for our shareholders and for the customers, employees and partners who are part of our growth.”

Selected Financial Highlights and Key Developments

Total revenue decreased for quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026 by 3.2% to $6,196 and by 3.0% to $18,578 respectively, compared to $6,398 and $19,156 for the same periods in 2025.  The decrease was primarily driven by a combination of decreased bookings in 2025 and delays in installations associated with larger multi-site deployments. In addition, management continued its initiatives to optimize the customer base by discontinuing service to unprofitable accounts. The overall decrease was partially offset by revenue from new customers in the current period.Adjusted EBITDA1,2 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 increased by 3.9% to $1,009 as compared to an Adjusted EBITDA1,2 of $971 for the same period in 2025.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Adjusted EBITDA1,2 increased by 3.1% to $2,995 as compared to an Adjusted EBITDA1,2 of $2,906 for the same period in 2025. The increases were primarily attributable to lower salaries and related expenses in 2026 compared to the same periods in 2025.Net loss for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $3,695 or $(0.09) per share (basic and diluted)  and $10,655 or $(0.27) per share (basic and diluted) respectively, compared to a loss of $4,060 or $(0.20) per share (basic and diluted) and $11,852 or $(0.59) per share (basic and diluted), respectively for the same periods in 2025.ARPA1 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 increased by 4.6% to $1,298 compared to $1,241 for the same period in 2025. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, ARPA1 increased by 3.5% to $1,277 compared to $1,233 for the same period in 2025. The increase in ARPA1 was a result of the Company’s ongoing focus to attract mid-market and large-scale, predominantly multi-location customers, as well as increasing wallet share with existing customers through its high-touch telecom aggregator service model. Churn1 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026, marginally increased to 1.1% and remained flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 at 1.0%, compared to 1.0% for the same periods in 2025. The Company continues to review, modify and improve its customer experience practices with a focus on reducing customer churn. Backlog MRR1 in the connectivity business decreased to $71,131 as of September 30, 2026, compared to $95,832 as of September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher installation volumes, partially offset by lower booking levels experienced during fiscal 2025.

Regulatory Development

On September 24, 2026, ISED revised the timetable for the 26 GHz and 38 GHz spectrum auction, rescheduling the start of the auction from October 2027 to January 25, 2028, with associated auction milestones adjusted to reflect the revised timeline. The revised timing does not change the spectrum available for auction or the framework for eligible incumbent licensees to transition existing spectrum holdings to flexible-use-licences.

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(1) See ” Non-IFRS Measures”

(2) See “Adjusted EBITDA” for a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025
(In thousands of dollars, except with respect to gross profit margin1, earnings per share1, backlog MRR1, churn rate,1 and ARPA1)

(in thousands of dollars, unaudited)

Quarter ended September 30

Nine months ended September 30

2026

2025

% Chg

2026

2025

% Chg

Financial

Total Revenue

$

6,196

6,398

(3.2)

$

18,578

19,156

(3.0)

Cost of Services1

$

1,644

1,670

(1.6)

$

4,967

5,005

(0.8)

Gross Profit Margin1

73.5 %

73.9 %

(0.6)

73.3 %

73.9 %

(0.8)

Salaries and Related Costs1

$

2,294

2,494

(8.0)

$

7,039

7,726

(8.9)

Other Operating Expenses1

$

1,249

1,263

(1.1)

$

3,577

3,519

1.6

Adjusted EBITDA1,2

$

1,009

971

3.9

$

2,995

2,906

3.1

Net Loss

$

(3,695)

(4,060)

(9.0)

$

(10,655)

(11,852)

(10.1)

Basic & diluted loss per share

$

(0.09)

(0.20)

(52.7)

$

(0.27)

(0.59)

(53.7)

Quarter ended September 30

Nine months ended September 30

2026

2025

Chg

2026

2025

Chg

Operating

Backlog MRR1

Connectivity

$

71,131

95,832

(24,701)

$

71,131

95,832

(24,701)

Churn Rate1

Connectivity

1.1 %

1.0 %

0.1 %

1.0 %

1.0 %

0.0 %

ARPA1

Connectivity

$

1,298

1,241

4.6 %

$

1,277

1,233

3.5 %

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss these results.

To access the conference call, please dial 888-506-0062 or 973-528-0011 and use conference ID 716685 if applicable. Please call the conference telephone number 15 minutes prior to the start time so that you are in the queue for an operator to assist in registering and patching you through.

An archived recording of the conference call will be available through Friday, November 27, 2026. To listen to the recording, call 877-481-4010 or 919-882-2331 and enter passcode 54732# if applicable.

A reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA1 is found below and in the MD&A for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Adjusted EBITDA1 does not have any standardized meaning under IFRS/GAAP. TERAGO’s method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA1 may differ from other issuers and accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA1 may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The table below reconciles net loss to Adjusted EBITDA1 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30 2026 and 2025.

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(1) See ” Non-IFRS Measures”

(2) See “Adjusted EBITDA” for a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA.

 

(in thousands of dollars, unaudited)

Quarter ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted EBITDA1

$

1,009

971

$

2,995

2,906

Deduct:

Depreciation of network assets, property and equipment
and amortization of intangible assets

2,078

2,293

6,433

6,940

Stock-based compensation expense, net

479

159

810

638

Restructuring and other costs

–

–

196

332

Loss from operations

$

(1,548)

(1,481)

$

(4,444)

(5,004)

Add/deduct:

Loss from sale of assets

341

341

Foreign exchange loss (gain) 

1

32

10

3

Finance costs

2,198

2,214

6,392

6,550

Finance income

(52)

(8)

(191)

(46)

Net loss for the period

$

(3,695)

(4,060)

$

(10,655)

(11,852)

(1) Non-IFRS Measures

This press release contains references to “Cost of Services”, “Gross Profit Margin”, Salaries and Related Costs”, “Other Operating Expenses”, “Adjusted EBITDA”, “Backlog MRR”, “Churn” and “ARPA” which are not measures prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Cost of Services consists of expenses related to delivering service to customers and servicing the operations of our networks. These expenses include costs for the lease of intercity facilities to connect our cities, internet transit and peering costs paid to other carriers, network real estate lease expense, spectrum lease expenses, salaries and related costs of staff directly associated with the cost of services.

Gross Profit Margin % consists of gross profit margin divided by revenue where gross profit margin is revenue less cost of services.

Salaries and related costs includes regular payroll related expenses, commissions and consulting fees.  All share based compensation, restructuring and other related costs are excluded from salaries and related costs.

Other operating expenses includes sales commission expense, advertising and marketing expenses, travel expenses and administrative expenses including insurance and professional fees, communication expenses, maintenance expenses and rent expenses for office facilities. All restructuring and other related costs are excluded from other operating expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA – The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful additional information to management, the Board and investors as it provides an indication of the operational results generated by its business activities prior to taking into consideration how those activities are financed and taxed and also prior to taking into consideration asset depreciation and amortization and it excludes items that could affect the comparability of our operational results and could potentially alter the trends analysis in business performance. Excluding these items does not necessarily imply they are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by some investors and analysts for the purpose of valuing a company. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign exchange gain or loss, finance costs, finance income, gain or loss on disposal of network assets, property and equipment, impairment of property, plant & equipment and intangible assets, stock-based compensation which includes equity settled deferred share unit expense and restructuring costs. Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating earnings (losses), or net earnings (losses) determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of our financial performance or as a measure of our liquidity and cash flows. Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account the impact of working capital changes, capital expenditures, debt principal reductions and other sources and uses of cash, which are disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows. 

Backlog MRR – The term “Backlog MRR” is a measure of contracted monthly recurring revenue (MRR) from customers that have not yet been provisioned. The Company believes backlog MRR is useful additional information as it provides an indication of future revenue. Backlog MRR is not a recognized measure under IFRS and may not translate into future revenue, and accordingly, investors are cautioned in using it. The Company calculates backlog MRR by summing the MRR of new customer contracts and upgrades that are signed but not yet provisioned, as at the end of the period. TERAGO’s method of calculating backlog MRR may differ from other issuers and, accordingly, backlog MRR may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

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(1) See ” Non-IFRS Measures”

(2) See “Adjusted EBITDA” for a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA.

ARPA – The term “ARPA” refers to the Company’s average revenue per account per month in the period. The Company believes that ARPA is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of our revenue from an individual customer on a per month basis. ARPA is not a recognized measure under IFRS and, accordingly, investors are cautioned that ARPA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of our financial performance. The Company calculates ARPA by dividing our total revenue before revenue from early terminations by the number of customers in service during the period and we express ARPA as a rate per month. TERAGO’s method of calculating ARPA has changed from the Company’s past disclosures to exclude revenue from early termination fees, where ARPA was previously calculated as revenue divided by the number of customers in service during the period. TERAGO’s method may differ from other issuers, and accordingly, ARPA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

Churn – The term “churn” or “churn rate” is a measure, expressed as a percentage, of customer cancellations in a particular month. The Company calculates churn by dividing the number of customer cancellations during a month by the total number of customers at the end of the month before cancellations. The information is presented as the average monthly churn rate during the period. The Company believes that the churn rate is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of future revenue decline and is a measure of how well the business is able to renew and keep existing customers on their existing service offerings. Churn and churn rate are not recognized measures under IFRS and, accordingly, investors are cautioned in using it. TERAGO’s method of calculating churn and churn rate may differ from other issuers and, accordingly, churn may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

About TERAGO
TERAGO provides managed network and security services to businesses across Canada ensuring highly secure, reliable, and redundant connectivity including private 5G wireless networks, Fixed Wireless access, fiber, and cable wireline network connectivity. As Canada’s biggest mmWave spectrum holders, the Company possesses spectrum licenses in the 24 GHz and 38 GHz spectrum bands, which it utilizes to provide secure, dedicated SLA guaranteed enterprise grade performance that is technology diverse from buried cables ensuring high availability connectivity services. TERAGO serves Canadian and Global businesses operating in major markets across Canada, including Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa and Winnipeg, and has been providing wireless services since 1999. For more information about TERAGO and its suite of wireless internet and SD-WAN solutions, please visit www.terago.ca.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond TERAGO’s control. Forward-looking statements may include but are not limited to statements regarding, the increasing importance of the mmWave spectrum, the progress of the ISED mmWave consultation, and having sufficient capital to support its growth strategy, consistently executing across all fronts of the business, success in providing Canadian enterprises with managed services and the 5G fixed wireless trials being conducted by the Company. All such statements constitute “forward-looking information” as defined under, applicable Canadian securities laws. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts constitute forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those risks set forth in the “Risk Factors” section in the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2025 available on www.sedarplus.ca and under the Company’s corporate profile. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially include the inability to consistently achieve sales growth across all lines of TERAGO’s business including managed services, inability to complete successful 5G technical trials, the results of the 5G trials not being satisfactory to TERAGO or any of its technology partners, regulatory requirements may delay or inhibit the trial, the economic viability of any potential services that may result from the trial, the ability for TERAGO to further finance and support any new market opportunities that may present itself, and industry competitors who may have superior technology or are quicker to take advantage of 5G technology. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as several factors could cause actual future results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed with the forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by applicable Canadian securities laws, TERAGO does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether in words, oral or written as a result of new information, future events or otherwise

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WeFetch AI Corp. Is the New Name of GreenCore Solutions Corp.

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gtinfetch.ai, WeFetch.ai’s lead product, removes the guess from artificial intelligence (AI) shopping: the right barcode, and signed proof of it.

VANCOUVER, BC and LONDON, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WeFetch AI Corp., the artificial intelligence (AI) shopping company formerly named GreenCore Solutions Corp., has completed its change of name. The Registrar of Companies for British Columbia issued the Certificate of Change of Name on November 13, 2026.

One Answer for Every Barcode

An AI agent picks a product in words. The same words can match a dozen barcodes: the right brand in the wrong size, last year’s pack, a look-alike from another maker. When the agent guesses, the shopper gets the wrong product, the brand loses a sale it had already won, and the retailer pays for the return.

The Company’s lead product, gtinfetch.ai, removes the guess. It answers for 84,810,515 barcodes from 376,271 makers across 3,520,471 points of sale. An AI agent sends a barcode and gets a firm answer: verified, not verified or unknown, with the sources behind it.

Who it matters to:

The shopper gets the product they asked for.The brand keeps the sale the AI already gave it.The retailer does not pay for a wrong order.

A Signed Receipt of Every Check

When an AI agent buys on a shopper’s behalf, someone has to be able to show it bought the right product. Today nobody can: the agent’s choice leaves no record. gtinfetch.ai gives the agent a signed receipt of the check, written at rco.wefetch.ai and open to public verification. The retailer, the brand and the auditor can each see what was checked, when, and what the answer was. The mark is “Barcode verified”.

Three Regions, One Record

The full record now answers from France, Singapore and the United States. Every barcode also has its own free public page at gtinfetch.ai. The three regions are where AI shopping starts. Singapore has the highest consumer use of generative AI in Asia, at 64.3% of working-age people. France stands at 49.6% and the United States at 33.0%, against 18.8% worldwide. (Source: Microsoft AI Diffusion Report, Q2 2026.) They are also the home markets of the AI that shoppers ask: ChatGPT and Claude in the United States, Mistral in France, and Singapore among the top countries in the world for Claude use per head. (Source: Anthropic Economic Index.)

What we built

WeFetch.ai, the barcode fetch system for AI agents. It answers for 84 million products in 70 countries, with 3.5 million points of sale on its own record, and includes:

triggerfetch for brands;shopfetch for shoppers;matchfetch for AI agents;gtinfetch, the record itself.

It is AI native, and works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Mistral, Perplexity and Muse. Every answer is signed.

“Words were the first generation of AI answers. Barcodes are agentic commerce,” said Matthew Keddy, Chief Executive Officer of WeFetch AI Corp. “Every AI agent that moves from search results to shopping needs barcode precision. wefetch has it, signed, in three regions.”

The market: Gartner forecasts $2.7 trillion in AI spending in 2026. McKinsey projects that AI agents will orchestrate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global commerce by 2030, up to $1 trillion of it in US retail. Every one of those AI agent purchases needs the right barcode.

About WeFetch AI Corp.

WeFetch AI Corp. develops AI software products for AI shopping, retail, grocery and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Its lead product, gtinfetch.ai, is the AI agentic shopping barcode engine: 84 million barcodes, answered for the agents of seven AI labs. WeFetch is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with sales offices in London, UK. Please visit: wefetch.ai

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In the news release, BTQ Technologies to Host Live Webinar on Q3 2026 Financial Results and General Corporate Update, issued Nov. 13, 2026 by BTQ Technologies Corp. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows:

BTQ Technologies to Host Live Webinar on Q3 2026 Financial Results and General Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BTQ Technologies Corp. (“BTQ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ),  a global technology company building the trust infrastructure for the quantum era, is pleased to announce that it will hold a shareholder call on Friday, November 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss its quarterly financial results and provide a general corporate update. The call will follow the release of the Company’s Q3 2026 financial statements, which will be issued after market close on Monday, November 16, 2026.

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About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ | Cboe CA: BTQ) is a quantum technology company focused on accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio and deep technical expertise, BTQ is developing a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform spanning hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Olivier Roussy Newton
CEO, Chairman

Neither Cboe Canada nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements herein contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to the business plans of the Company, including with respect to its research partnerships, and anticipated markets in which the Company may be listing its common shares. Forward-looking statements or information often can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan” or “may” and the variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information.

The Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the development of post-quantum algorithms and quantum vulnerabilities, and the quantum computing industry generally. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include risks relating to: the availability of financing for the Company; business and economic conditions in the post-quantum and encryption computing industries generally; the speculative nature of the Company’s research and development programs; the supply and demand for labour and technological post-quantum and encryption technology; unanticipated events related to regulatory and licensing matters and environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws (including regulations respecting blockchains); risks related to the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, the ability to obtain financing as required, and causing potential delays to research and development activities; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Correction: An earlier version of this release incorrectly [describe the update briefly].

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CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF SAMUEL OSCHIN AIR AND SPACE CENTER

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Approximately 30 astronauts, including crew members of Endeavour’s final mission, and hundreds of schoolchildren joined Federal, State, County and Science Center officials for the launch of the new Air and Space Center

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The California Science Center’s highly anticipated Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour, today opened to the public with a ribbon cutting and celebratory grand opening remarks. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is the only location in the world to exhibit a complete, authentic space shuttle system, with a flown orbiter, solid rocket boosters, and external tank, displayed in 20-story launch position. This transformative 200,000-square-foot expansion of the California Science Center nearly doubles its exhibit space, showcasing a diverse collection of 100 artifacts, including rare and historic aerospace objects, as well as 100 hands-on exhibits, featuring interactive and immersive experiences focused on science and engineering.

Jeffrey Rudolph, President and CEO of the California Science Center; John N. Sinnema, Chair of the California Science Center Foundation Board of Trustees; Mrs. Lynda Oschin, Chairman of the Board and Secretary of the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation and the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center’s lead donor; United States Senator Alex Padilla; United States Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove; California State Assemblymember Sade Elhawary; and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell  were joined by approximately 30 astronauts at the ceremony, including United States Senator Mark Kelly, who served as commander of Endeavour’s final mission in 2011, along with four of his crewmates: pilot Gregory Johnson and mission specialists Michael Fincke, Andrew Feustel, and Roberto Vittori.

Following the ribbon cutting, hundreds of elementary, middle, and high school students were among the first members of the public to experience the new addition to the California Science Center. Once open, schoolchildren explored the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center with the astronauts, and were welcomed by Chuck Lorre, co-creator and producer and Iain Armitage, star of television sitcom Young Sheldon, to the Shuttle Descent Slide, which is recognized “with Support from Young Sheldon” in appreciation for a generous gift from The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.

“Endeavour will live here for generations and kids from around the country will visit this place, look up at that spaceship, and be inspired to build hard things and do hard things. I’m forever grateful to have played a small part and I’m thankful for the team here at the California Science Center who made it possible for me to bring my two grandkids here to see the greatest spaceship that ever was,” said U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and former Commander of Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134.

“From Los Angeles to Silicon Valley, California has long been at the forefront of innovation and scientific discovery,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA). “The opening of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, home to the only complete Space Shuttle System on display anywhere in the world, is an exciting investment in California’s future – not only strengthening our tourism economy but expanding educational opportunities and giving visitors of all ages the chance to experience the wonders of space exploration up close. Most importantly, this center will inspire imaginations, spark curiosity, and encourage the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers to dream bigger than ever before.”

“California has always been a place of discovery – from the early pioneers of flight to the engineers, astronauts, scientists, and innovators who helped shape the space age and who are powering the next era of exploration today. The new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center reflects our state’s enduring commitment to science, education, and innovation, and it will inspire curiosity and learning for generations to come. On behalf of the people of California, I thank everyone who worked so hard to make this world-class Air and Space Center a reality, including the philanthropic partners whose support helped bring this extraordinary vision to completion,” remarked Governor Gavin Newsom. 

The new Air and Space Center invites guests of all ages to investigate the scientific and engineering principles of atmospheric flight and the exploration of the universe in three multi-level galleries – the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery, the Korean Air Aviation Gallery, and the Kent Kresa Space Gallery. The opening of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center culminates the third and final major phase of the California Science Center’s 30-year master plan to develop one of the world’s leading science learning centers.

Housing Space Shuttle Endeavour in awe-inspiring launch position, the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery is the star attraction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The gallery towers nearly 200 feet high and its exhibits detail how the world’s first reusable spacecraft advanced the ability to live and work in low Earth orbit, while laying the groundwork for increasingly ambitious missions into deep space. In addition to preserving a critical chapter in space exploration, the gallery also offers an unparalleled educational experience, allowing guests to view this national treasure and engineering marvel from multiple perspectives and elevations. Other exhibits highlight the orbiter’s thermal protection system, its airlock, all 135 space shuttle missions, along with tributes to the crews who lost their lives during the Space Shuttle Program.

“The opening of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is the fulfillment of a decades-long vision, and it is better than we ever dreamed,” said Jeffrey Rudolph, President and CEO of the California Science Center. “With Space Shuttle Endeavour in launch position, and three new galleries that nearly double our space for hands-on exhibits, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center gives us a greater platform than ever before to carry out our mission, to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone. This unparalleled educational experience will stand as an enduring source of inspiration for generations of scientists, engineers and explorers.”

Lynda Oschin, Chairman of the Board and Secretary of the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation, remarked: “The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, and Space Shuttle Endeavour’s one-of-a-kind vertical display, exemplify many of the passions of my husband – especially astronomy, math, science, exploration, and helping children to achieve their dreams and never, ever give up. Fifteen years ago, I recognized the extraordinary potential of this project to inspire curiosity, encourage lifelong learning, and open new worlds of possibility for young people. I’m thrilled to welcome millions of children to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, named to honor the memory and the tremendous legacy of my husband Samuel Oschin, a gentleman and a gentle man.”

Interactive Experiences, Exhibits, and Artifacts on View

Interactive experiences in the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery include:

Launch Tower, a 140-foot ascent aboard an elevator alongside the shuttle stack leading to a dramatic, glass floor observation platform hovering over the nose of Space Shuttle Endeavour, with incredible views.Shuttle Descent Slide, a tubular slide with a 45-foot drop in elevation representing the shuttle’s descent from orbit. Guests will see bright orange light representing the plasma that glows as a shuttle re-enters the atmosphere and hear a double boom that evokes the sound of the nose and tail as each breaks the sound barrier on a shuttle’s return to Earth.The opportunity to sit inside a replica flight deck and interact with joysticks, switches, lights, buttons and pedals like those the shuttle commander and pilot would operate.Orbiter Landing Simulator, a test of guests’ piloting ability as they try to land Endeavour on a runway.

In the Korean Air Aviation Gallery guests view more than a dozen authentic aircraft across three levels from floor to ceiling, from gliders to fighter jets, including the Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4., Grumman F11F Tiger, and a Pitts Special S-1C, among others. Visitors also experience a “flight” from LA to Seoul compressed into a five-minute video journey in an immersive onboard theater presentation inside the forward 70 feet of a retired Korean Air-operated Boeing 747-400 commercial airliner.

Other hands-on experiences include:

Wing Shape and Distance interactive, where guests launch aircraft models with different wing shapes to see how far they fly at various speeds.Launch a Drone Mission interactive, where visitors can launch simultaneous drone missions over a Los Angeles cityscape to learn about everyday applications of autonomous flight.Wear-a-Wing invites guests to put on a pair of foam “wings” and viscerally experience the force of lift.Air Race flight simulators put guests in the pilot’s seat of iconic aircraft from the Science Center’s collection. Guests will choose between the Pitts Special, JN-4 Jenny, and Velie Monocoupe and race for a spot on the leaderboard. Each flight simulator seats two guests, has intuitive single-joystick controls, and features full 360-degree rotation.

Among the artifacts featured in the Kent Kresa Space Gallery are machines built to explore space, from rockets and robots to space capsules and telescopes, including flown spacecraft like the Mercury-Redstone 2 capsule, Gemini 11 capsule, Apollo-Soyuz Command Module, and SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft.

Other experiences include:

Program a Mars rover.International Space Station Fly-Through Simulator, where guests can physically pull themselves through the ISS in an immersive experience using real footage taken by an astronaut.The opportunity to suit up in a digital space suit.

Opening Weekend Public Programming

To continue the opening celebration, from 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026, astronaut, aviation- and space-themed talks will be hosted every half hour through 5:00 p.m. (last talk at 4:00 p.m.). With topics ranging from “women in space” to specific mission overviews, astronauts and experts from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center will speak to audiences and answer questions, with no timed reservations required.

Also premiering November 13 is “Endeavour’s Long Journey,” a photo exhibit documenting Space Shuttle Endeavour’s final flight over California, the 12-mile, 68-hour journey through the streets of Los Angeles and Inglewood to the Science Center, and the complex, six-month, multi-phase process of stacking each of the space shuttle components in launch configuration.

Accompanying space-themed large-format movies opening at the California Science Center IMAX Theater on November 13 include The Dream Is Alive, an unprecedented window on board the space shuttle and an inside look at the astronauts’ rigorous training; Journey to Space 3D, revisiting three decades of shuttle-era achievements and culminating in Endeavour’s journey to the California Science Center; Hubble 3D, the story of the Hubble Space Telescope; and A Beautiful Planet 3D, a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space.

Timed Reservations

General admission to the California Science Center, including the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center featuring Space Shuttle Endeavour, is free. Due to anticipated high demand, timed reservations are required for entry to the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which can be made in advance for a $4 service fee. For more information and to make reservations, visit CaliforniaScienceCenter.org. Entry may be limited or unavailable without advance reservations.

Project Team

The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was designed by ZGF, with engineering by Arup, construction by MATT Construction, and exhibit design by Evidence Design. Additional project partners include Plas-Tal Manufacturing, responsible for structural steel, and BrandSafway, which provided scaffolding and shuttle protection. The project was developed under the leadership of the California Science Center, with Dennis R. Jenkins serving as Project Director.

Donors

This incredible educational and civic accomplishment has been enabled by the tremendous support of lead donors the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation and the State of California; principal donors Korean Air and the Kresa Family Foundation; as well as The Ahmanson Foundation, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, W. M. Keck Foundation, The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, Melanie and Richard Lundquist, The Otis Booth Foundation, Weingart Foundation, and Dr. Ibrahim and Mrs. Wensley El-Hefni Technical Training Foundation. The California Science Center Foundation is grateful for their substantial investments, which together with the support of over 1,100 donors to the EndeavourLA Campaign, total more than $415 million raised to date in support of the $450 million project.

About the California Science Center

The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, children and adults explore the wonders of science through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs, and awe-inspiring large-format movies. The California Science Center, Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General admission to the Science Center is FREE. The California Science Center is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Visit californiasciencecenter.org for more information.

About the EndeavourLA Campaign

A project of this scope and scale requires the visionary leadership of the philanthropic community and the support of the broader public. EndeavourLA is the California Science Center Foundation’s fundraising campaign that enabled the acquisition and previous temporary display of Space Shuttle Endeavour and supports our work to create the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center and sustain ongoing exhibits, programs, and operations. The project’s lead donors are the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation and the State of California, joined by principal donors Korean Air and the Kresa Family Foundation, along with numerous individuals, foundations, and corporate supporters. 

The California Science Center Foundation is actively fundraising for this ambitious project with more than $415 million raised toward the $450 million goal. Donations at any level are welcome to help complete the funding. To contribute or learn more, go to EndeavourLA.org.

Media Contacts

Kristina Kurasz Cutting | Director of Communications | California Science Center
kkurasz@californiasciencecenter.org | 213-744-7446

Sophie Jefferies | Communications Manager | California Science Center
sjefferies@californiasciencecenter.org | 213-744-7491

Maura Klosterman-Vu | Polskin Arts
maura.klosterman@finnpartners.com | 310-552-4117

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