Space shuttles up for grabs
Nasa’s soon-to-be-retired space shuttles are up for sale.
The US space agency said it is looking for ideas on where and how best to display its space shuttles once they stop flying in a few years.
Nasa has put out a call to schools, science museums and “other appropriate organisations” that might be interested in showcasing one of the three remaining shuttles.
However, Nasa has warned that it estimates it will cost about $42m ($29m)to get each shuttle ready and get it where it needs to go, and the final tab could total much more.
The estimate includes $6m (€4m) to ferry the craft on top of a modified jumbo jet to the closest major airport.
But the price could skyrocket depending on how far the display site is from the airport. Only indoor, climate-controlled displays will be considered.
