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S.Res. 240 (114th)

A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its partners for the success of the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft.

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Introduced

3 August 2015

Last action

3 August 2015 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6242)

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, the Southwest Research Institute in Colorado, and the academic and private sector partners of the New Horizons mission for their roles in the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft. Recognizes the importance of the New Horizons mission to the long-term exploration of the solar system by NASA and the training of the next generation of planetary scientists. Recognizes the importance of the continued pursuit of robotic space exploration missions by NASA, which enable extraordinary scientific discoveries about the nature and origin of our solar system and beyond. Recognizes the significance of the scientific and engineering research by NASA with respect to stimulating economic growth, strengthening national competitiveness, and inspiring humankind.

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Timeline

  1. 3 August 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6242)

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  2. 3 August 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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