. >> reporter: colonel kimbrough carried the ball into orbit. is floating in the international space station. 30 years later, mission accomplished. colonel kimbrough brought that ball back to clear lake high school, and right by janelle onizuka's side, the same friends that were by her side back then, her soccer team from 1986. >> and now it's my distinct honor to present it back to the onizuka family. >> for shane to take it back, it not only was a mission complete, but it also added a lot of closure. knowing that that was the only thing that got returned back to space, and it fulfilled that one particular expedition. >> the ball now back at the high school. thanks so much for watching. i'm tom llamas in new york. "gma" first thing in the morning. david muir right back here tomorrow night. have a great evening. good night. america, are you ready to play with the next hit toy? okay! [ all screaming ] tonight, seven toymakers return to compete in the grand finale... grand finale! .for an opportunity a lifetime. whoa! e legendmpy mattel will makat