Visitors to the Space Center Houston received an eye full of racial and political slurs spray painted onto the full size replica of the Space Shuttle Independence.

According to KHOU, the graffiti included at least one racial slur along with other offensive messages. Black paint was also sprayed on part of the structure that holds up the replica.

A tour bus operator was among the first to discover the vandalism as he dropped off visitors early Wednesday morning.

“To the person who did this: you really need to check yourself, because you’re making it bad for all other decent people in this town,” said the driver.




Police are continuing to investigate the incident and hope that surveillance video will provide a clue to help apprehend those responsible.