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.

This Senate resolution (SRES 456) commemorates the 40th anniversary of Space Shuttle Atlantis' first flight (October 3, 1985) and formally recognizes NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its economic, educational, and cultural contributions to Florida and the U.S. It has no policy or funding impact - it is a symbolic gesture honoring the shuttle program's legacy, including KSC's role as the sole shuttle launch site and its ongoing economic impact through tourism and STEM education. The resolution acknowledges Atlantis' 33 missions and the visitor complex's role in inspiring future generations.