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Space Shuttle Discovery Is Now An Exhibit

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
April 19, 2012
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NASA Transfers Shuttle Discovery to National Air and Space Museum
“National Air and Space Museum Director, General John “Jack” Dailey said, “Discovery has distinguished itself as the champion of America’s shuttle fleet. In its new home, it will shine as an American icon, educating and inspiring people of all ages for generations to come. The Museum is committed to teaching and inspiring youngsters, so that they will climb the ladder of academic success and choose professions that will help America be competitive and successful in the world of tomorrow.”

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3 responses to “Space Shuttle Discovery Is Now An Exhibit”

  1. John Gardi says:
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    Folks:

    I didn’t know that NASA had two Shuttle tail cones. First time we’ve seen them together in the same place maybe? Do they have names, like OTC 101 and 102?

    tinker

    P.S. Hey, send one of those tail cones to Houston as a consolation prize, hee, hee.

    • Paul451 says:
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      Or to Alabama to cover the Skylab trainer?

      • John Gardi says:
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         Paul:

        Good Idea! It’d be a sight for sure ;). But, as Keith says, maybe some tarps and oil-guard would be in order while they plow through the paper work. Sad, isn’t it. NASA should be in the Guinness Book Of Records as being the producer of the most expensive lawn ornaments in history.

        tinker