Space Shuttle Discovery
Coverage of Space Shuttle Discovery in the Nexus archive.
- I visited an Air Force museum on an active base. Here are the most fascinating things I saw.
The Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base in Delaware showcases over 35 aircraft, including cargo planes, inflight refuelers, and a former Air Force Two. Key exhibits include a historic air traffic control tower and a key to the Space Shuttle Discovery, which Dover Air Force Base was an alternate landing site for.
- Space Shuttle Endeavour stacks up nicely for new California exhibit
The California Science Center has unveiled the Space Shuttle Endeavour in a launch-position exhibit at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, set to open in November 2026. The display includes the external tank and solid rocket boosters, with earthquake safety measures like a 1,800-ton concrete slab. The exhibit contrasts with Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center and highlights Endeavour's readiness for launch.
- Hello Houston (June 16, 2026)
The article covers an update on relocating the Space Shuttle Discovery, a gambling scandal involving former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, and an interview with local performer Tamarie Cooper about her 30-year milestone.
- From the archives: NASA launches Hubble Telescope in 1990
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. The event marked a significant milestone in space exploration, with CBS News providing coverage of the launch.