Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the inaugural flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis and recognizing Kennedy Space Center for its economic, educational, and cultural contributions to the State of Florida and the United States.
Summary
Senate Resolution 456 commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Atlantis's inaugural flight and recognizes Kennedy Space Center's contributions. It acknowledges the Space Shuttle Program's impact on space exploration, technology, and the economy. The resolution also highlights Kennedy Space Center's ongoing role in the Artemis program and its educational outreach through the visitor complex.
Expected Effects
This resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the historical and ongoing significance of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Kennedy Space Center. It serves to promote STEM education and inspire future generations in space exploration. The resolution also reinforces Florida's role as a key hub for aerospace activities.
Potential Benefits
- Acknowledges and celebrates the historical achievements of the Space Shuttle Atlantis program.
- Recognizes the economic contributions of Kennedy Space Center to Florida and the United States.
- Promotes STEM education and inspires future generations through the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
- Reinforces Florida's role as a leader in aerospace and human spaceflight.
- Supports the Artemis program and future space exploration endeavors.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate any funding or resources, so its direct impact is limited to recognition and symbolic support.
- There are no immediate or direct disadvantages to the American people.
- The resolution primarily benefits Florida's economy and aerospace industry, potentially creating a perception of regional favoritism, though the benefits extend nationally.
- The resolution does not address potential environmental concerns associated with spaceflight activities.
- The resolution may overshadow other important scientific or technological achievements.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare (Preamble) by supporting scientific advancement and economic prosperity. While space exploration is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8) could be interpreted to allow Congress to enact legislation supporting activities that advance the nation's scientific and technological capabilities. The resolution itself does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).