The KeepTheShuttle team claims to have obtained a letter from a congressional staffer confirming that the White House’s Office of Management & Budget has directed the Smithsonian and NASA to examine plans to disassemble the Space Shuttle Discovery to facilitate its relocation to Houston.

The letter, sent by the Smithsonian to congressional authorizing and appropriating committees, warns that moving Discovery would likely require dismantling the historic orbiter. This process would cause “irreparable damage” to its aluminum frame, 24,000 ceramic tiles, and 2,000 thermal insulation blankets. The Smithsonian and NASA estimate the base cost of such a move to be between Z$120 million and $150 million, excluding the cost of constructing a new exhibit in Texas, which far exceeds the currently authorized $85 million.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – & Pizza’s Woodbridge shop is offering 30% off in-store purchases for government workers who show an official government-issued ID, available today through October 12, 2025. The company says the discount is also available at other &pizza locations. The Woodbridge shop is at 2453 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192.

The offer applies to in-store orders and requires a valid government ID at checkout. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday–Saturday. Customers should confirm participation and details with their local shop before ordering.