In thousands of orbits of the Earth, the space shuttle Endeavour travelled 198 million kilometres at speeds of up to eight kilometres per second.
But it took its own sweet time travelling its final few kilometres on Sunday, as it wheeled triumphantly onto the grounds of its new home - the California Science Centre in Los Angeles.
"Mission 26 - mission accomplished," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced before thousands of spectators.
However, its final journey through the suburbs of Los Angeles was slowed by unexpected maintenance issues and last-minute manoeuvres to avoid obstacles like trees and utility poles. The 85-tonne orbiter survived the trip with nary a scratch.
Endeavour arrived at Exposition Park, where the science centre is located, more than 16 hours late, after a three-day, 19-kilometre journey from Los Angeles International Airport.
In preparation for the move, the city of Los Angeles felled 268 trees to make room for Endeavour's wings, while public works crews temporarily removed 223 traffic lights and raised more than 100 power and utility lines.