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NASA's Shuttle Move Faces High Costs and Risks

10/2/2025

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White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs NASA and the Smithsonian to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston, Texas, under reconciliation bill.
Move costs range from $120 million to $150 million, above the $85 million budget.
Dismantling may be required, risking irreparable tile damage.
Senator Mark Kelly and other lawmakers seek to drop the relocation mandate.

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Story summary

White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs NASA and the Smithsonian to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston, Texas, under reconciliation bill.
Move costs range from $120 million to $150 million, above the $85 million budget.
Dismantling may be required, risking irreparable tile damage.
Senator Mark Kelly and other lawmakers seek to drop the relocation mandate.