CHANTILLY, Va. ( DC News Now) — The Space Shuttle Discovery may take one more flight, to a possible new home in Houston, Tx.

The 122-foot-long shuttle was lowered into position in the display earlier this year, joining with a pair of solid rocket boosters and a 65,000-pound external fuel tank known as ET-94.

Tyler Eaqueda, Journeyman Iron Worker, holds the girder in place as Howard Wang adds his name to the last beam to be put in place for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

The final beams raised into place were signed by members of the construction team at California Science Center. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 54°F. Monday, April 14th 2025 ...