"The effort to shift Discovery from its hangar in Chantilly, Va., an annex of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, was previously described as a heist by Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois in Julythat same month, the move was enshrined into law by the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which provided $85 million to transfer the shuttle to the Space Center Houston museum within 18 months."
"My job now is to make sure that we can undertake such a transportation within the budget dollars that we have available and, of course, most importantly, ensuring the safety of the vehicle, Isaacman said. NASA and the Smithsonian have estimated that moving Discovery would cost at least $120 million. On supporting science journalism If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing."
Jared Isaacman indicated that the space shuttle Discovery may not move from its retirement location at the Smithsonian to Houston despite prior legislative funding. The Trump administration provided $85 million under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to transfer the shuttle to Space Center Houston within 18 months. NASA and the Smithsonian estimate the move could cost at least $120 million. Isaacman emphasized the need to ensure the transportation can be completed within available budget dollars and that the safety of the vehicle is the paramount concern. Alternatives could include moving a different historic spacecraft to Houston.
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