Space Shuttle Discovery - Wikipedia
Discovery performed both research and International Space Station (ISS) assembly missions, and also carried the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit among other satellites. Discovery was the …
Space Shuttle Discovery - National Air and Space Museum
Discovery was the third Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle to fly in space. It entered service in 1984 and retired from spaceflight in 2011 as the oldest and most accomplished orbiter.
NASA’s New Chief Hints Iconic Space Shuttle Might Not Be ...
Dec 30, 2025 · The great Texas space shuttle saga has taken a new twist: Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead NASA, indicated that the space shuttle Discovery may …
'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum ...
Jul 30, 2025 · The Smithsonian Institution says NASA relinquished full ownership of Space Shuttle Discovery, but Congress wants to force the vehicle's relocation.
New NASA head appears to slow controversial Discovery shuttle ...
Jared Isaacman, the new NASA administrator, signaled he was open to offering other spacecraft to Texas instead of the Discovery, housed at the Smithsonian.
NASA’s new administrator isn’t certain Space Shuttle ...
Jan 5, 2026 · NASA NASA’s new administrator isn’t certain Space Shuttle Discovery is coming to Houston Jared Isaacman, NASA’s newly confirmed leader, says he will determine whether …
NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery: A Journey Beyond Earth
But it wasn’t just about the numbers. Every one of those missions carried stories of daring experiments, cosmic firsts, and monumental milestones. Let’s dive into the incredible journey …