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119-sres-792119th Congress

A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day".

Sponsored By: Senator Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Passed Senate

Summary

Asteroid awareness and planetary defense are spotlighted by designating June 30, 2026, as Asteroid Day. The resolution urges public education, better detection and tracking, and international sharing of asteroid data.

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  • Families will see clearer public messaging about near-Earth object risks, which can help preparedness and reduce confusion during unusual events.
  • Scientists and observatories gain visibility and support for detection and research, with attention to efforts like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office, the DART impact test, and the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission.
  • Educators and citizen scientists get a boost for outreach, linking asteroid study to classroom learning, amateur astronomy, and informal science programs.
  • Emergency planners and international partners are encouraged to improve capabilities to identify threats and share timely, accurate, and secure detection data to aid response and distinguish natural events from other threats.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

AZ • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/24/2026

  • Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 6/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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