The Space Shuttle Discovery belongs at the Smithsonian, and we're going to fight to keep her there.
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ALT The image shows the Space Shuttle Discovery landing on a runway. The shuttle's landing gear is deployed, and it is touching down against a backdrop of mountains.
ALT A far-away view of a Space Shuttle launch from NASA, ascending over a coastline with the ocean shimmering below.
ALT Closer up view of space shuttle is launching into the sky from a launch pad, with large clouds of smoke and flames below it. The NASA logo is visible on the side of the rocket. The background is clear blue sky.
ALT The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, viewed at twilight. The building features a unique, tower-like structure with an orange-lit top, connected to a large, rectangular, glass-paneled section via covered walkway, set against a serene sky.
ALT Interior view of a museum showing multiple aircraft and spacecraft exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Discovery at the center, beneath a large American flag hanging from the ceiling. Exhibits are displayed across a vast hangar with elevated walkways on either side.
ALT Interior view of a museum, displaying a wide array of historical aircraft suspended from the ceiling and positioned on the floor, showcasing aviation history in a spacious, well-lit hall.
ALT Astronaut in Apollo spacesuit standing on the Moon. Another astronaut and part of the lunar module are reflected in the gold visor of his helmet.
ALT Space Shuttle Launching to space against a clear sky and attached to an orange rocket.
ALT Cornyn Meets with NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman Isaacman Committed to Move the Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Jared Isaacman, whom President Trump nominated to serve as Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). They discussed NASA’s role in maintaining America’s competitive edge over China and other foreign adversaries in space exploration by returning man to the moon to acquire critical minerals and resources vital to national security and continuing to bolster NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, as the human space flight center of excellence and innovation. Mr. Isaacman committed to follow Sen. Cornyn’s provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now law, to move the Space Shuttle Discovery in one piece from Virginia to its rightful home in Space City. Please see photo attached and below.
