Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2026, as Space Week in the State of New York
Assembly Resolution 1373 is a nonbinding memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-26, 2026, as Space Week in New York State. The resolution frames the observance as a way to recognize New York’s historical and ongoing role in aerospace and space-related innovation, including contributions to the Apollo program and the state’s current participation in the NASA and Artemis ecosystems.
The resolution highlights the breadth of New York’s space economy, citing more than 1,500 space-related entities statewide and tens of thousands of jobs tied to the sector. It emphasizes that Space Week would be used to connect industry, government, academia, investors, students, artists, and the public, while promoting STEM education, workforce development, and regional economic growth across multiple parts of the state.
Because this is a memorializing resolution, it does not amend the Consolidated Laws, create new regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is limited to formally urging the Governor to issue a proclamation designating a commemorative week. The resolution is intended to elevate public awareness of the space industry and support related economic and educational efforts, but it does not itself change rights, duties, or agency authority.
The tone of the bill is strongly supportive and celebratory. The resolution presents the space sector as a source of pride, innovation, and economic opportunity for New York, and it portrays the observance as a positive way to recognize the state’s aerospace legacy and future potential. No opposing views or recorded votes are provided in the available context, and the measure appears noncontroversial on its face.
There are no documented committee debates, amendments, or votes in the provided record, so no specific points of contention are evident. If any concerns were to arise, they would likely relate not to the proclamation itself but to the broader policy emphasis on promoting the space economy, including whether state attention should be directed toward symbolic recognition versus more direct economic or workforce investments. However, the available materials do not show any active opposition.