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sonatine
it's all so disgusting. tick, tock.
AI Overview
A provision within a newly passed federal budget bill, sometimes referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," allocates $85 million to move the Space Shuttle Discovery from its current location at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, to Space Center Houston in Texas. The bill was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025.
Details of the Provision: The bill includes a provision to support the "Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act," a bill previously introduced by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.
The $85 million is intended for transporting and housing the shuttle at Space Center Houston. At least $5 million is for transportation costs, and the move must be completed by January 4, 2027.
Context and Controversy: The legislation passed Congress with only Republican support. The Smithsonian estimates the total cost could be around $325 million. Opposition has been raised regarding the cost and the fact that Space Center Houston charges admission, unlike the current location.
what's more offensive is just thinking what Israel could have done with that 85million. shameful america, shameful.