; Whereas the aerospace industry and academic partners have not only aided the United States in space exploration and research, but also in space-related domains such as national security, science, agriculture, health and medicine, education, and space tourism; Whereas science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) engagement has been a primary focus of NASA's mission and a critical initiative for commercial space companies, space museums, and STEM educations centers, such as the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas, in an effort to build the workforce of the future; Whereas the accelerated growth in enthusiasm, interest, and investment in space is continuing a long-standing tradition of innovation and scientific discovery; Whereas the rapid expansion of space exploration and the investments made by leaders in the aerospace industry, Congress, NASA, the Armed Services of the United States, universities, and a myriad of others are inspiring generations of new explorers into the final frontier of space; and Whereas this rapid growth encourages the promotion of educational initiatives to inspire young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields, fostering the next generation of space enthusiasts: Now, therefore, be it