The Space Shuttle program's legacy in Houston, tied to the Johnson Space Center, faced a setback when local officials didn't present a strong proposal to display a shuttle. Consequently, all shuttles were allocated to other cities. Recently, Texas senators proposed the 'Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act' to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston. However, experts criticize this move as impractical and costly, questioning how and where Discovery could be properly housed and preserved, given past concerns about Houston's readiness to care for such a significant artifact.
The proposal to bring Space Shuttle Discovery back to Houston has drawn criticism for being impractical due to high costs and concerns about appropriate display.
Houston's indecision led to the city missing out on acquiring a Space Shuttle when proposals were made, which contributes to current challenges in relocating Discovery.
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