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Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman pledges to move space shuttle Discovery to Houston, lawmaker says

Isaacman pledges support for moving the space shuttle Discovery to Houston, backing a plan tied to Cornyn.
The move is connected to the One Big Beautiful Bill and would place Discovery at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Sen. Cornyn led the effort, citing NASA’s role in maintaining America’s competitive edge over China in space.
Discovery previously moved between museums after the shuttle program ended in 2011, with ownership disputes complicating relocation.
The plan would potentially cost tens of millions to relocate and display Discovery at a new Houston site.
Smithsonian officials argue Discovery is their property, complicating a government‑led move.
Discovery's future is a subject of ongoing debate among lawmakers and space officials.
Discovery has a history as NASA's most active orbiter, flying 39 missions from 1984 to 2011.
The plan includes moving Discovery to Johnson Space Center, the human spaceflight hub in Houston.
No final decision has been made; the relocation faces logistical and political hurdles.

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