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Senate Designates June 30, 2026, as 'Asteroid Day'

Original title: SENATE RESOLUTION 792--DESIGNATING JUNE 30, 2026, AS "ASTEROID DAY"

June 24, 2026

Space Exploration Planetary Defense Science Education National Security Asteroids

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formalizes federal support for initiatives and public education programs, which guide the prioritization of funding and research for NASA's asteroid detection missions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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NASA

The agency is tasked with leading U.S. efforts in detecting, tracking, and coordinating responses to near-Earth objects.

General Public

The resolution encourages increased public awareness and participation in science education initiatives related to planetary defense.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

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Summary

The U.S. Senate has officially designated June 30, 2026, as 'Asteroid Day' to raise public awareness about the risks of near-Earth objects and the importance of research. This resolution highlights the role of international cooperation and scientific initiatives in tracking potential asteroid threats.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Asteroid Day?

It is intended to raise public awareness about the potential impact of asteroids, the importance of , and the scientific value of asteroid exploration.

Why is June 30 significant?

June 30 commemorates the 1908 Tunguska event in Siberia, which is the largest recorded asteroid impact in modern history.

Why It Matters

This resolution formalizes federal support for initiatives and public education programs, which guide the prioritization of funding and research for NASA's asteroid detection missions.

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Focus on 2029 Apophis Approach

The resolution explicitly links current planetary defense efforts to the upcoming 2029 close approach of asteroid Apophis.

Apophis NASA

Connected Entities

organizationNASA“National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the primary agency for planetary ”Map →

organizationJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory“Coordinates the Asteroids 2029 U.S. Node.”Map →

personMr. Moran“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the resolution.”Map →

organizationUnited Nations General Assembly“International body that recognized Asteroid Day in 2016.”Map →

personMr. Cornyn“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the resolution.”Map →

organizationVera C. Rubin Observatory“Observatory conducting surveys to discover asteroids.”Map →

personMr. Kelly“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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