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Space Shuttle Discovery's potential move to Houston could cost $300M-$400M, Smithsonian says (updated)

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There Are Good Reasons Why NASA Stopped Using The Space Shuttle

NASA's Space Shuttle program was a great idea in concept, but flawed execution led to its demise. Here are the problems it ...
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Smithsonian: Bulk of Discovery moving costs would go toward building Houston exhibit

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Behind the $85 Million Space Shuttle Move Fierce Debate Over Engineering, Cost, and National Legacy

“I would much rather see that money invested in NASA’s science program,” said Garrett Reisman, who flew on Discovery as a former astronaut, as the nation’s most traveled space shuttle is entangled in ...
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Shuttle Discovery’s Texas transfer launches cost concerns

WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian Institution is resisting an effort from Texas lawmakers to transport the space shuttle Discovery from a Virginia museum to Houston, home of Mission Control, in a battle ...
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How Much Does It Cost To Go To Space? Here's What NASA Pays

Humanity has come a long way since the first satellite was launched into low-Earth orbit. Within a matter of decades, man set foot on the moon, built a space station, developed reusable rockets, and ...
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Space Shuttle Discovery's potential move to Houston could cost $300M-$400M, Smithsonian says

HOUSTON — Texas Republicans want to bring Space Shuttle Discovery to town, but its current owners say Sen. Ted Cruz’s estimate to move the veteran spacecraft is way off. The Smithsonian National Air ...