CO SJR010

Designates March 17, 2025, as "Colorado Aerospace Day" to recognize the state's aerospace industry

Colorado ranks first nationally in aerospace employment concentration, with over 33,000 direct aerospace employees and the broader cluster supporting over 240,000 jobs

Urges the federal government to increase funding for space exploration and activities to preserve American leadership in space and ensure national and economic security

Recognizes Colorado's role in NASA's Artemis program through companies including Lockheed Martin Space (Orion spacecraft), United Launch Alliance (second stage propulsion), BAE Systems (spacecraft instruments), and Raytheon Technologies (navigation systems)

Congratulates the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for establishing a teacher externship program partnering with the aerospace industry to bridge K-12 education with STEM workforce needs