Only way to move Space Shuttle Discovery is to chop it into pieces, White House told

White House Investigates Whether to Chop Space Shuttle Discovery Into Pieces

On October 11, 2012, NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery embarked on its arduous, 12-mile journey from an airplane hangar to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The iconic spacecraft had just survived its final “flight” while strapped to the roof of a Boeing 747. Officials went to extreme efforts to prevent the Shuttle from being dismantled during transport. The streets of LA were too narrow, for instance, forcing officials to temporarily r…

Virginia senators push back on Space Shuttle Discovery move to Texas

Virginia senators say moving Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston could cost millions and risk damage. Texas lawmakers argue it belongs in Space City.

NEW: Smithsonian directed to prepare Space Shuttle Discovery for relocation

The White House is reportedly seeking to move forward with a planned relocation of the Discovery space shuttle from its longtime home in Chantilly to Texas. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has requested that the Smithsonian Institution work with NASA on preparing to transfer the orbiter from the National Air and Space Museum's

Smithsonian warns moving Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas would require dismantling

If it has to relocate to Texas, the Smithsonian told some Congressional leaders that Space Shuttle Discovery would have to be dismantled.

Texas Senators Want to Chop Up Space Shuttle Discovery

Discovery has been on display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum for more than a decade. Now, Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to bring it to Texas.

White House told only way to move Discovery is to chop it up

: Smithsonian warns that dismantling orbiter for relocation is history in the wrecking