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SR695

A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.

Introduced·4/28/26
Introduced
Agreed to in Senate · May 1, 2026

April 28, 2026

Mr. Cruz (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.

  1. (1) commemorates April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record set by Apollo 13 for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space;
  2. (2) celebrates the successful completion of the Artemis II mission, including its launch, historic journey, and safe return to Earth;
  3. (3) honors the achievements and service of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen;
  4. (4) celebrates technological and manufacturing excellence led by the United States as showcased by the successful Artemis II mission;
  5. (5) recognizes the critical contributions of the flight controllers, engineers, contractors, and support personnel, particularly those at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, who ensured mission success;
  6. (6) commends the employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Canadian Space Agency, and all industry and international partners whose efforts made the Artemis II mission possible; and
  7. (7) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to maintaining leadership in space exploration and advancing the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all humanity.