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Business

Texas Leaders Urge Smithsonian to Avoid Lobbying for Shuttle

August 9, 2025
Close-up of a Space Shuttle's heat shield tiles, showing the US flag on the fuselage.

Texas officials, including Senator Cornyn and Representative Weber, are challenging the Smithsonian's alleged opposition to relocating Space Shuttle Discovery to…

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Newswire

Lego Moon Rover Space Vehicle Launched by Lunar Outpost

August 5, 2025
A detailed model of a lunar rover sits on display, surrounded by boxes of LEGO Technic Space sets. Purple lighting enhances the scene.

Lego and Lunar Outpost collaborated on a moon rover set, inspiring space enthusiasts after a family recognized the design as…

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Culture

Senator Accuses Texas of Attempting to Steal Smithsonian Shuttle

July 11, 2025
The Space Shuttle Discovery on display at a museum, showcasing its white exterior, American flag, and NASA logo.

Senator Dick Durbin criticized the proposed relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas, calling it an expensive "heist" and arguing…

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Business

Texas Lawmakers Push to Move Space Shuttle from Smithsonian

July 1, 2025
Panel discussion on the 'Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act', featuring astronauts, politicians, and a space shuttle model.

Texas lawmakers propose relocating the space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Space Center Houston, included in a Senate economic…

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