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Texas would get iconic space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian under Trump’s budget bill
The Senate narrowly passed Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Tuesday with a provision setting aside $85 million to move Discovery ...
Space Shuttle Discovery would move to Texas under GOP megabill
The Space Shuttle Discovery would move to Texas under President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” according to Sen. John Cornyn ...
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Space Shuttle Launch Mechanics: How NASA Made History with Every Lift-Off
The Space Shuttle was an engineering marvel that changed the face of space exploration, and understanding how it launched is ...
Smithsonian would lose space shuttle to Texas under GOP bill
Moving Discovery was the goal of legislation brought earlier this year by Texas Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, ...
Rocket Engines That Flew 22 Space Shuttle Missions Are Ready for NASA’s Next Moon Mission
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is ready to fly with its four shuttle-era engines. The rocket, outfitted with the RS-25 ...
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U.S. Senate passes $85M bill to relocate the retired space shuttle Discovery to Houston
A new attraction with deep ties to Houston's legacy in space exploration may be headed to Space City. The U.S. Senate has passed the Big Beautiful Bill, and it includes $85 million to relocate the ...
Space Shuttle Discovery Set For Houston Move In Senate Budget Plan
Cornyn’s bill, also championed by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–TX), requires NASA and the Smithsonian to draft a relocation plan ...