Bill > HRes596

This resolution supports the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day" to commemorate the historic Apollo 11 mission when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The resolution highlights the significant impact of this achievement, noting how the lunar landing inspired a generation to pursue STEM careers and led to numerous technological advancements. It recognizes NASA's ongoing space exploration efforts, including the Artemis missions aimed at returning humans to the Moon and eventually sending missions to Mars. The resolution encourages Americans to celebrate this day by honoring astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions, remembering those who lost their lives in space exploration, recognizing the workers who make space missions possible, and promoting the importance of space exploration to the economy, society, and scientific progress. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the United States' leadership in space exploration and the potential for future scientific and technological breakthroughs through continued space exploration efforts.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/596/all-info