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Texas Republicans Face $400M Hurdle for Space Shuttle

6/28/2025

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Texas Republicans, spearheaded by Sen. Ted Cruz, are pushing to bring the iconic Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston. Yet, the hefty price tag of $300-$400 million from the Smithsonian far surpasses the Senate's proposed $85 million budget, with a mere $5 million earmarked for transportation. This leaves a daunting financial hurdle to overcome.

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Texas Republicans, spearheaded by Sen. Ted Cruz, are pushing to bring the iconic Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston. Yet, the hefty price tag of $300-$400 million from the Smithsonian far surpasses the Senate's proposed $85 million budget, with a mere $5 million earmarked for transportation. This leaves a daunting financial hurdle to overcome.