Texas politicians warn Smithsonian it must not lobby to retain its space shuttle
16 days ago
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- Texas lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the Smithsonian's alleged objections to relocating the retired space shuttle Discovery to Houston.
- Senator John Cornyn and Representative Randy Weber sent a letter to the Smithsonian's chancellor, suggesting potential legal violations in opposing the shuttle's transfer.
- Legislation was introduced in April to move Discovery from the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia to Space Center Houston in Texas.
- Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy approved sending a shuttle to Houston, but the specific shuttle was not disclosed.
- The Smithsonian maintains ownership of Discovery since 2012, while other shuttles (Endeavour and Atlantis) are displayed elsewhere.