Despite months of political pressure, dramatic headlines, and legislative maneuvering, it appears that Space Shuttle Discovery is not leaving the Smithsonian. For now. As of early 2026, the most flown orbiter in NASA’s Space Shuttle fleet remains on permanent public display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, where it has been since […]
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