It could cost $42 million or so to take a retired space shuttle and display it in a museum or other forum, according to John Shannon, space shuttle program manager. Much of that expense is to completely rid the shuttle of the many toxic substances in its systems, he told space journalists in a briefing. They include the auxiliary power system, control systems, and Freon-filled radiators. Every last bit of the toxic materials must be removed, he said. "Even if…
Preparing Shuttle For Museum Display Could Cost Up To $42 Million, To Purge Toxic Substances From Systems
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