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Senators Block Shuttle Move Citing “No Public Demand”

September 29, 2025
Astronaut Scott Kelly in the International Space Station cockpit, holding a camera.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including former astronaut Mark Kelly, opposes moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian…

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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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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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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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