Space shuttles for sale

The New York Times reports that NASA has slashed the price of its shuttles to just $28.8m

With just 5 remaining shuttle missions during 2010 NASA is looking to dispose of the spacecraft.

Discovery is going to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum while Atlantis and the Endeavour are up for sale.

The delivery date is given as the second half of 2011 and shuttle main engines are said to be available for the cost of transportation and handling.

New York Times - Deep Discount on Space Shuttles
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/17/science/space/
17nasa.html?scp=1&sq=%2428.8m&st=cse

The Register - One second-hand space shuttle: Yours for $29m
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/18/shuttle_sale/

NASA - Remaining Space Shuttle Missions
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/394380main_2009.12.01%20
Remaining%20Shuttle%20Missions.pdf

Editor's comment:
Hmm! I wonder if I can ask for a 'test drive' ?