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Congress Moves to Designate July 20, 2026, as National Moon Landing Day
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- Congress is considering a resolution to designate July 20, 2026, as National Moon Landing Day.
- The initiative honors the Apollo 11 mission and its impact on space exploration.
- The resolution emphasizes the importance of continued investment in science and technology.
NewsWK — Legislation has been introduced in Congress to officially recognize July 20, 2026, as “National Moon Landing Day.” This initiative aims to honor the historic achievement of the Apollo 11 mission, which marked humanity’s first successful moon landing in 1969.
The proposed resolution seeks to celebrate the contributions of NASA and the many individuals involved in space exploration, emphasizing the importance of continued investment in science and technology for future generations.
Based on reporting originally published by GovInfo (U.S. GPO). Read the original story.
