United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 490 (108th)
Recognizing and commending the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University in conducting the Mars Exploration Rover mission, and recognizing the importance of space exploration.
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20 January 2004
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Summary
Commends the engineers, scientists, and technicians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University for their years of effort leading up to the successful entry, descent, landing, and operation of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on the Martian surface on January 3, 2004. Recognizes the importance of the exploration of space. Honors the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University in expanding our comprehension of the universe and fulfilling the human need to explore and understand.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 January 2004
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Introduced in House · EN · 20 January 2004
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 20 January 2004
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/490
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hres/490