S.Res. 456 — A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the inaugural flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis and recognizing Kennedy Space Center for its economic, educational, and cultural contributions to the State of Florida and the United States.

S.Res. 456 — A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the inaugural flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis and recognizing Kennedy Space Center for its economic, educational, and cultural contributions to the State of Florida and the United States. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this resolution is to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and to acknowledge the significant contributions of NASA's Kennedy Space Center to both Florida and the entire United States. It highlights the achievements of the Space Shuttle Program and its impact on space exploration, the economy, and education. Key provisions of the resolution include a recognition of the Space Shuttle Program, which operated from 1981 to 2011 and completed 135 missions. It emphasizes the role of Atlantis in advancing U.S.