Designates June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day" to raise awareness about asteroid threats and planetary defense.

The resolution designates June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day" to highlight the importance of asteroid detection, deflection, and planetary defense. It emphasizes the role of citizen science and public participation in monitoring near-Earth objects. The resolution underscores the significance of NASA's efforts in asteroid research and defense, including the Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission. It also notes the global collaboration in asteroid awareness, such as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense.

Designates June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day" to raise awareness about asteroid threats and planetary defense.

The resolution designates June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day" to highlight the importance of asteroid detection, deflection, and planetary defense. It emphasizes the role of citizen science and public participation in monitoring near-Earth objects. The resolution underscores the significance of NASA's efforts in asteroid research and defense, including the Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission. It also notes the global collaboration in asteroid awareness, such as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense.