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H.Res. 1557

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
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Latest Action · September 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced
September 16, 2026
Cosponsors (4)
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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Enterprise's rollout on September 17, 1976, from the Rockwell International facility in Palmdale, California. The Enterprise was the first Space Shuttle orbiter, built by North American Rockwell Corporation beginning in 1974, and served as a critical test vehicle that conducted five free flight tests above Edwards Air Force Base to prove the shuttle's safety and handling capabilities. The resolution honors the thousands of engineers, technicians, and workers from California's Antelope Valley aerospace community who designed, constructed, and tested the spacecraft, and recognizes the broader legacy of the Space Shuttle program, which completed 135 missions over three decades and advanced human spaceflight and scientific research. The resolution does not authorize any funding or establish new timelines, but instead calls on the House to celebrate this historic milestone and encourage Americans to recognize the contributions of California's aerospace workforce to the nation's space exploration efforts.

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