[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 309 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 309

Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center 
  and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the 
            Space Launch System and human space exploration.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                June 26 (legislative day, June 24), 2025

  Mr. Tuberville (for himself and Mrs. Britt) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

                             July 29, 2025

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center 
  and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the 
            Space Launch System and human space exploration.

Whereas the Marshall Space Flight Center (referred to in this preamble as 
        ``MSFC''), located in Huntsville, Alabama, was officially established on 
        July 1, 1960, as one of the premier centers for spaceflight research and 
        development of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
        (referred to in this preamble as ``NASA'');
Whereas MSFC played a pivotal role in the historic Apollo program, designing and 
        developing the Saturn V rocket that carried astronauts to the Moon, and 
        marked a defining achievement in the scientific and engineering 
        excellence of the United States;
Whereas MSFC has consistently led innovation and mission support for critical 
        NASA programs, including Skylab, the first space station of the United 
        States, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and 
        numerous other scientific payloads that have revolutionized 
        understanding of the universe;
Whereas MSFC has provided engineering leadership, payload integration, and 
        science operations in support of the International Space Station 
        (commonly referred to as the ``ISS''), helping maintain a continuous 
        human presence in space since the year 2000;
Whereas MSFC continues to serve as the lead center for the development and 
        integration of the Space Launch System (referred to in this preamble as 
        the ``SLS''), the most powerful launch vehicle developed by NASA since 
        Saturn V, and a cornerstone of the Artemis program;
Whereas the SLS represents the commitment of the United States to returning 
        humans to the Moon, preparing for future crewed missions to Mars, and 
        expanding deep space exploration for generations to come;
Whereas the leadership of MSFC in the SLS program exemplifies the unmatched 
        technical expertise of MSFC in large-scale propulsion systems, systems 
        integration, and complex spaceflight engineering;
Whereas MSFC continues to serve as an anchor for the aerospace industry and STEM 
        education in the Tennessee Valley region and beyond, providing high-tech 
        jobs, economic opportunity, and outreach to schools and universities; 
        and
Whereas MSFC is home to a dedicated workforce committed to excellence, safety, 
        integrity, and teamwork: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 65th anniversary of the establishment 
        of the Marshall Space Flight Center (referred to in this 
        resolution as ``MSFC'');
            (2) recognizes the historical legacy and critical 
        contributions of MSFC to the leadership of the United States in 
        space exploration over the past 65 years;
            (3) commends the continued excellence and leadership of the 
        MSFC in the development and integration of the Space Launch 
        System (commonly referred to as the ``SLS'') as the leading 
        technology for deep space exploration;
            (4) reaffirms the strong support of the Senate for the 
        ongoing mission of the MSFC and the broader goals of the 
        Artemis program at the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration (commonly referred to as ``NASA'') and beyond; 
        and
            (5) honors the commitment, skill, and innovation of the 
        engineers, scientists, technicians, and support staff who have 
        contributed to the mission of MSFC to advance spaceflight for 
        the United States.
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