Senator John Cornyn has a clear message in the aftermath of the new NASA administrator questioning the logistics and cost of getting Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian in Washington to Houston’s Johnson Space Center.

Jared Isaacman, NASA’s newly confirmed leader, says he will determine whether moving Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston will be affordable and if it will keep the historic shuttle intact. Experts have cast doubt.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center was front and center Jan. 4, 2026, as the Houston Texans faced the Indianapolis Colts during Space City Day at NRG Stadium. Fans watched the Texans win while getting a close look at NASA’s Artemis II mission,

Join Cliff Brush and Brodie, the Golden Doodle, as they explore Space Center Houston on an unforgettable space adventure. Watch as Brodie dons a playful astronaut suit, visits NASA exhibits, inspects shuttles and space stations,