A resolution supporting May 2, 2025, as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
This is a Senate resolution that designates May 2, 2025, as “National Space Day.” It serves as a symbolic expression of support for the aerospace community, highlighting the influence of NASA, the Armed Forces, industry, academia, and research centers on the United States’ space endeavors and related technologies. The resolution emphasizes historic programs (like Apollo, the Space Shuttle, Artemis, and JWST) and space-derived technologies (such as GPS), and it underscores the importance of STEM education and workforce development to sustain leadership in space. As a resolution, it does not create new law or funding but signals broad, bipartisan acknowledgment of the space sector’s contributions and ongoing partnerships, including those with national security interests. Status note: It was introduced in the Senate and agreed to by the Senate (a symbolic, nonbinding measure). It does not specify action by the House or the President and does not enact policy changes or allocate funds.
Key Points
- 1Designates May 2, 2025, as “National Space Day.”
- 2Recognizes the broad aerospace community, including government agencies, federally funded research and development centers, industry, education partners, entrepreneurs, and others.
- 3Acknowledges the contributions of space programs and collaborations (NASA, the Space Force, national security space enterprises, research centers, and universities) to space exploration, science, and technology.
- 4Highlights notable programs and achievements (Apollo, Space Shuttle, Mars rovers, Artemis, James Webb Space Telescope) and space-derived technologies (e.g., GPS) as examples of impact.
- 5Emphasizes STEM engagement and education as critical to building the future workforce and continuing innovation in space.