AL SJR44

Designates July 20, 2024, as National Space Exploration Day to commemorate the historical achievement of the first moon landing on July 20, 1969.

Recognizes Alabama's significant contributions to space exploration, including the Saturn V rocket and Marshall Space Flight Center, which generates $8.3 billion in economic impact and supports over 41,000 state jobs.

Celebrates the scientific and technological achievements of major U.S. space programs including Apollo, Viking, Voyager, Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the International Space Station.

Urges Alabama citizens to celebrate space pioneers' accomplishments and support advancement of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through space exploration excitement.

Calls for continued U.S. leadership in future space exploration efforts, including planned human return to the moon and missions to Mars, to inspire future generations.