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This resolution recognizes March 25, 2025, as Space Day at the State Capitol, highlighting Texas's significant role in the space industry. The resolution emphasizes Texas's contributions to space exploration, noting that the state is home to over 2,000 aerospace and defense businesses, including NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and multiple commercial spaceports. The state's space-related economy generates $11 billion annually, employs 145,000 Texans, and attracts 18 of the world's top 20 aerospace companies. The resolution also acknowledges Texas's recent efforts to support the space sector, such as establishing the Texas Space Commission, the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, and supporting research initiatives at institutions like Texas A&M University. By recognizing Space Day, the resolution aims to promote awareness of the space industry's importance to Texas and its potential for future innovation, particularly in light of ongoing NASA programs like the Artemis campaign and commercial lunar payload services.

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