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Virginia Group Opposes Plan to Relocate Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas
A Virginia organization is working to prevent the transfer of the retired space shuttle Discovery from its current location at the Smithsonian to a site in Houston. Two Texas senators have proposed the move.
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Two senators from Texas have advocated for the transfer. The Smithsonian currently houses the orbiter at its Steven F.
Background on the Proposal The plan would move the shuttle to a facility in Houston. NPR reported the effort involves coordination between the senators and local officials in Texas.
Activist Joe Stief, speaking for the organization, stated its position during an interview with NPR's David Folkenflik. The group argues the shuttle should remain in Virginia. NPR broadcast the interview segment on Weekend Edition Sunday.
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