Bill > SRes302

This resolution designates June 30, 2025 as "Asteroid Day", recognizing the global significance of raising awareness about asteroids and their potential impact on Earth. The resolution highlights the importance of asteroid awareness by referencing the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor incident in Russia, where an undetected asteroid explosion injured over 1,400 people, and notes that Asteroid Day was first officially celebrated in 2015. The document acknowledges the efforts of the Association of Space Explorers in promoting global awareness about asteroid impact hazards and mentions that the United Nations General Assembly first recognized Asteroid Day in 2016. By marking the 10th anniversary of the official Asteroid Day celebration in 2025, the resolution aims to encourage increased public understanding of asteroid risks and the importance of asteroid research and planetary defense. The resolution specifically calls for designating June 30, 2025 as Asteroid Day and promotes broader educational efforts about the potential threats and scientific opportunities related to asteroids.