Expressing support for the designation of May 25 as “National Moonshot Day” and recognizing the importance of conquering scientific challenges from medicine to space and beyond.

supports the designation of “National Moonshot Day”;

recognizes the vital importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in planting the seeds of inspiration and ambition in today’s students so that they further the Nation’s history of dedication to scientific advances with future Moonshot projects; and

encourages parents and educators across the country to use “National Moonshot Day” as a day to inspire children to think about the successes of the prior scientific achievements and the challenges facing the Nation, and to make direct connections between their classwork and potential for solutions to the most pressing problems.