Honoring the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age, and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age.

Recognizes the value of investing in America's space program.

Declares that it is in America's interest to continue to advance knowledge and improve life on Earth through a sustained national commitment to space exploration led by a new generation of well educated scientists, engineers, and explorers.