A resolution designating June 30, 2025 as "Asteroid Day".

United States119th CongressSRES-302Senate
Updated: Jun 25, 2025

Summary

This Senate Resolution officially designates June 30, 2025 , as "Asteroid Day," aiming to significantly increase public awareness about the risks posed by asteroids and to promote understanding of asteroid research and planetary defense. The resolution underscores that asteroids represent both a potential threat and a valuable resource for scientific exploration and future space endeavors. It highlights the annual observance of Asteroid Day as a global campaign to educate the public on asteroid impacts and the importance of planetary defense, referencing the 2013 Chelyabinsk event that spurred its creation in 2015. The resolution also notes the United Nations General Assembly's recognition of Asteroid Day in 2016 and emphasizes that 2025 marks its 10th anniversary, providing a key moment to reflect on progress in asteroid awareness and defense efforts.

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  1. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3534)

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