
NASA Suggests Moon Capsule for Houston Over Shuttle Discovery
NASA's new chief suggests a modern Artemis moon capsule could be sent to Houston for display, citing major cost and safety concerns with a proposal to move the Space Shuttle Discovery.
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NASA's new chief suggests a modern Artemis moon capsule could be sent to Houston for display, citing major cost and safety concerns with a proposal to move the Space Shuttle Discovery.

A dispute over space shuttle Discovery's home has escalated, with Texas lawmakers asking the DOJ to probe the Smithsonian for alleged illegal lobbying.

NASA has fully assembled the Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts around the Moon as early as February 2026.

A legislative plan to move the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston has sparked a debate over costs, risks, and political motivations.

A new law allocates $85 million to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian in Virginia to Space Center Houston, sparking a debate over costs and preservation.

The Smithsonian Institution warns that a proposed move of the Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas would require dismantling the orbiter, risking permanent damage.

A political battle is underway as Virginia senators oppose a plan to move the Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas, citing relocation costs of over $375 million.