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Texas Senators Push for Space Shuttle Move Amid Controversy

10/10/2025

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The debate over relocating Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston has intensified.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz argue for a move without disassembly, disputing the Smithsonian's cost estimates of $120-$150 million.
The Smithsonian and NASA assert that significant disassembly is necessary for transport.
Critics highlight the lack of a clear relocation plan from the Texas senators and caution against using taxpayer funds.
The KeepTheShuttle group opposes funding and supports the Smithsonian's ownership of Discovery.

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The debate over relocating Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston has intensified.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz argue for a move without disassembly, disputing the Smithsonian's cost estimates of $120-$150 million.
The Smithsonian and NASA assert that significant disassembly is necessary for transport.
Critics highlight the lack of a clear relocation plan from the Texas senators and caution against using taxpayer funds.
The KeepTheShuttle group opposes funding and supports the Smithsonian's ownership of Discovery.