legacy of preserving space artifacts and providing outstanding access to U.S. and international visitors." This was a very difficult decision, but one that was made with the American public in mind. In the end, these choices provide the greatest number of people with the best opportunity to share in the history and accomplishments of NASA's remarkable Space Shuttle Program. Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator File image of Space Shuttle Atlantis lifting off, which approaches its last mission before retirement. Image: NASA. Not all were pleased with the final choice of locations. U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Republican from Texas, issued a statement regarding the rejection of Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas as a location. "Like many Texans, I am disappointed with NASA's decision to slight the Johnson Space