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Texas Senators Push Controversial Move of Space Shuttle Discovery

7/3/2025

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A GOP bill aims to move the iconic Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center to Houston's Johnson Space Center, a move championed by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to honor Houston's space legacy. However, the $300-$400 million plan has sparked backlash for potentially stripping a national treasure from its rightful home.

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A GOP bill aims to move the iconic Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center to Houston's Johnson Space Center, a move championed by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to honor Houston's space legacy. However, the $300-$400 million plan has sparked backlash for potentially stripping a national treasure from its rightful home.