# Selling Retired Space Shuttles $48 Million Buys Old NASA Orbiters By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-government-cheese-48-million-space-shuttles-up-for-grabs References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5113084/nasa-explores-possibility-of-selling-shuttles-for-42-million) The [U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-aerospace-scitec) is checking to see if some folks would like to own a [space shuttle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston). I IM’d Mrs. Sixty sitting next to me about owning one and am awaiting her reply. The “buy it now” price is $48 million, including shipping and handling. This is the first time [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2) is asking to be paid for retired flight junk. But times are tough. The shuttles will be delivered intact, but stripped, so delivery is by 747 piggyback. Main engines are not included, so the photos here are only representative samples and may vary from actual delivery. The price quotes are subject to availability and strictly limited to quantities on hand at time of sale. Any prior utterances are null and void. Kim Jung-il need not apply. Update: Mrs. Sixty said OK. If I live in it. And it is operable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Private Space Exploration:** The sale of retired space shuttles to private individuals opens up the potential for new private space exploration companies to emerge. - **Space Tourism:** The purchase and retrofitting of retired space shuttles could potentially lead to the development of a space tourism industry. - **Artificial Intelligence in Space:** As private individuals acquire retired space shuttles, the addition of AI could help automate various space operations, potentially leading to new AI-driven space solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Private Space Exploration Companies:** The sale of retired space shuttles could provide an opportunity for new private space exploration companies to emerge. - **Space Tourism Industry:** The acquisition and retrofitting of retired space shuttles could pave the way for the development of a space tourism industry. - **Artificial Intelligence (AI) Industry:** The addition of AI in retired space shuttles owned by private individuals could lead to the development of new AI-driven space solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Rv Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dianai-solar-sailer.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [Legacy Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-explorer.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Space Vehicle-Inspired Model Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-nasa.md) - [Space-Themed SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentayga-speed.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Limited-Edition Astronaut Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-astronaut-sculpture.md)