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S.Res. 24 · 113th Congress

A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 31, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Jan 31, 2013

Remembers the 7 astronauts who tragically lost their lives aboard the space shuttle Columbia upon its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere 10 years ago on February 1, 2003.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 31, 2013

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

Remembers the 7 astronauts who tragically lost their lives aboard the space shuttle Columbia upon its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere 10 years ago on February 1, 2003.

Expresses condolences to their families and friends.

Commends those who have honored the memory of the space shuttle Columbia over the past decade.

Reaffirms the nation's commitment to provide the leadership and resources necessary to ensure robust and safe human space flight capability in low-Earth orbit and beyond in the 21st century, making certain that the sacrifice of those heroes shall not have been in vain.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Latest action (Jan 31, 2013): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S445-446)

Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 31, 2013

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Jan 31, 2013
  2. Senate Passed Jan 31, 2013

No recorded floor vote found.