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A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National…

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A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Introduced: July 26, 2022 See on congress.gov

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)

Jul 26, 2022

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)

Jul 26, 2022

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This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites (commonly known as the Landsat program).

The resolution recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the advisory Landsat Science Team.

The resolution also recognizes the important contributions that data produced by the Landsat program provides to decision-makers worldwide.

Finally, the resolution designates July 23, 2022, as Landsat 50th Anniversary Day, or Landsaturday.

What's happening now July 26, 2022

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)

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Cosponsors 3

Rounds, Mike

South Dakota · Jul 26, 2022

Thune, John

South Dakota · Jul 26, 2022

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Jul 26, 2022

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 721: A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-721/

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"S. Res. 721: A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-721/.

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S. Res. 721, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-721/.

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