HRES 370119th CongressIn Committee

Supporting May 2 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.

Introduced: May 1, 2025

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H. Res. 370 is a non-binding House Resolution introduced on May 1, 2025. It expresses formal support for May 2 as “National Space Day” and recognizes the significant positive impact of the aerospace community on the United States. The resolution highlights the roles of NASA, the Armed Forces, and various government, industry, and academic partners in space exploration, research, and national security. It also emphasizes the importance of STEM education and outreach to inspire the next generation of space workers and innovators. Because it is a resolution, it does not create new laws, programs, or spending; rather, it signals congressional approval and aims to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of the aerospace sector.

Key Points

1The House expresses support for May 2 as National Space Day and for the goals associated with that day.
2It recognizes the broad aerospace community, including government agencies (NASA, Space Force, NRO), industry, education partners, and researchers, as essential to space leadership.
3It enumerates notable achievements and programs (Apollo program and Apollo 11, the Space Shuttle, Mars rovers, Artemis, and the James Webb Space Telescope) and acknowledges ongoing leadership in space exploration.
4It emphasizes the importance of STEM education and outreach to build the future workforce and sustain innovation in space-related fields.
5It notes the partnerships between the aerospace industry and the U.S. Armed Forces as important for national security and defense.

Impact Areas

Primary: Aerospace industry workforce and related government agencies (NASA, Space Force, NRO); STEM education communities and students; space museums and educational centers.Secondary: Educational institutions and researchers; industry partners and contractors; national security and defense communities.Additional impacts: Public awareness and national pride in space achievements; potential influence on future space policy discussions or funding priorities, though no new authorities or spending are created by this resolution.

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