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Texas Senators Push Controversial Move for Space Shuttle

12/1/2025

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Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn push to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to Space Center Houston under the Big Beautiful Bill.
The move faces controversy due to costs of $120–$150 million and risk of damage during transport.
The Smithsonian Institution has resisted relocation, citing logistical challenges.
SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, advances space exploration, proposing a Starship display for Houston's future.

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Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn push to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to Space Center Houston under the Big Beautiful Bill.
The move faces controversy due to costs of $120–$150 million and risk of damage during transport.
The Smithsonian Institution has resisted relocation, citing logistical challenges.
SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, advances space exploration, proposing a Starship display for Houston's future.