Speaker. As chairwoman of the committee on science, space, and technology, its an honor to stand before you today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of apollo 11. The morning of july 16, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and buzz aldrin lifted ff from nasas cape kennedy. That day, millions watched in 11 s nasa launched Apollo Saturn 9 rocket to accomplish the goals set by president kennedy less than 10 years earlier, to land the man on the moon before the end of the decade. As president kennedy said in his speech at Rice University in september, 1962, we choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy but because they are hard. There is no better explanation that captures the american spirit. We choose to take joint leaps. We choose to know the unknown. We choose to lead into the future. On july 20, 1960, just four days after the launch, the world listened and watched as the first steps were taken on the moon. Again, hundreds of millions of people across the world watched as history was made. Five times more nasa astronauts landed on the moon and returned home safely. President kennedys promise that our great democracy could achieve these hard things became a reality. As we watch those days in july, 0 years ago, dreams began to form. Every person watching the success of Apollo Program, young and old, no matter their background, was filled with inspiration. Some youngsters could say to themselves, i will be an astronaut. I will be a scientist. As they looked up to the moon, they pictured themselves up there amongst those american heroes in an unimaginable distance away. This impact has its greatest effect on our young people. We must always remember that inspiration when we set out to accomplish our greatest goals, the youth inspiration, the worlds rising generations are watching, always setting their eyes on the sky and the stars. Young girls and young boys from all backgrounds thrive off the vision that we have now and imagined themselves becoming a part of it when they can. We must meet this great responsibility to the following generations by providing opportunities for them to do great things with the challenge we face today. As my predecessor, chairman of the thencommittee of science and astronautics, congressman george p. Miller, said after the apollo 11 crew splashed down safely in the pacific ocean, those of us who are privileged to live today will pass this onto our children and our grandchildren, and they will in turn brag about the fact that we were there. The flight of apollo 11 is perhaps the greatest secular achievement that the world has ever seen. This achievement was made possible by the unified efforts of nearly half million men and women, scientists and engineers, technicians and the support of the American People and their government. The United States discovery and exploration enterprise is unmatched. Just as we once set our sights to be the first to land on the moon, let us bring that same sense of commitment to meeting other challenges facing our nation. Thank you and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentleman from alabama, mr. Brooks, for five minutes. Mr. Speaker, this week america celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of mankinds and americas greatest achievements, walking on the surface of the moon. Although then only a child, i well remember the earth shake and the dishes in our Kitchen Cabinets rattle as the apollo 5 engines were tested nearby. Even now, 50 years after watching the moon landing, i get chills remembering when apollo astronauts landed and later planted the flag on the moons surface. It was American Ingenuity, boldness, technical prowess, and economic might that made this historic achievement possible. Im proud to say the legacy of the apollo 11 moon landing lives on in the Tennessee Valley of alabama that i represent. Some history is in order. The Tennessee Valleys Marshall Space Flight center is the birthplace of americas Space Program. Americans generally and alabamians in particular designed and engineered the saturn 5 rocket that launched the historic apollo 11 and took american astronauts to the moon. I will never forget the flames and the roar as our saturn 5 rocket was launched and carried the apollo 11 crew and vehicles to the moon. I remember with tremendous pride Neil Armstrongs words as he step foot on the moon, thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. That giant leap meant to benefit all mankind as a prime example of american exceptionalism and helped cement americas status as the best, most powerful and most influential nation in world history. When Neil Armstrong and buzz aled run planted americas flag on the moons surface on july 20, 1969, there was no doubt that americas Space Program had passed the russians and become the preeminent leader in Space Exploration, a position america maintains today. This week, america not only reflects on the miraculous achievements of the apollo 11 mission, but we also honor those who played a Critical Role in its ultimate success. The Tennessee Valley is immensely proud of our pivotal role in landing a man on the moon and equally importantly returning them alive to earth. Reflecting our pride in americas achievement, there are huntsville streets were awash with revelers. German Rocket Scientist were around braun set on the courthouse stop that day, quote, my friends, there was dancing here in the streets of huntsville when first satellites orbited the earth. There was dancing again when the First Americans landed on the moon. I would like to ask you, dont hang up your dancing slippers. His words remind us mankinds greatest achievements are yet to come. America will continue to accomplish the unimaginable in space for the benefit of all humanity. Stars, ich for the have confidence the Tennessee Valley, Marshall Space Flight , where wed huntsville say the sky is not the limit, will be instrumental in carrying american astronauts back to the moon, to mars, and beyond. I yelled back. Yieldr. Thompson for five minutes. Mr. Thompson i rise today as a number of my colleagues have to recognize that this saturday, july 20, as the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing. Eilarmstrong first stepped on the moon and said, one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind, end quotes. They launched from the Kennedy Space center, florida, and would change the course of Human History forever. At the age of 8 i can remember watching the coverage of the landing from my Family Living room where we moved the dining room table in to eat dinner and watch this historical occasion. I remember the landing that occurred at 4 18 p. M. Eastern standard time on july 20. I along with many other children at that time across the country was filled with a sense of awe and wonder. This consequential moment was sparkt years before in 1961 when president kennedy stood before congress and set an ambitious goal of putting a man on the moon before the decades end. Long before he acknowledged the materials had been invented yet to make that a reality. His bold vision became a reality on july 20, 1969. This achievement would not have been possible without American Innovation and work ethic. Paired with the support of the public. Now we are tasked with safely sending the first woman and another man to the south pole of the moon where no human has traveled. This mission, called artemis, will send astronauts back to the moon by 2024, allowing us to establish a permanent presence on the moon by 2028. None of this can be achieved without a strong Publicprivate Partnership and the strong support of the American People. Nasa works with companies both large and small from across 50 states to prepare for the mission, as well as many other projects nasa conducts in space. In pennsylvanias 15th congressional district, there are several local businesses working with nasa. Just recently nasa announced a contract for infrastructure h. F. T service from the lens company in johnstown to provide their expertise. A medical company is working on custom medical devices. Publicprivate partnerships like these will fuel the next generation of exploration. Space is more than just a place of academic study, however. Its instrumental to our National Security. It discovers new technologies that have everyday application that is encourages us to push the boundaries of whats possible. Mr. Speaker, the legacy of the apollo 11 moon landing is forever enshrined in the parts and minds of americans who witnessed the moment 50 years ago this week. We must reignite our kur yossity for Space Exploration as we prepare to return to the moon in the decades to come. Thank gentleman from kansas, mr. Marshall, for five minutes. Mr. Marshall thank you, mr. Speaker. 50 years ago on july 20, 1969, people across the country and around the world watched in eager anticipation as kneel armstrong and buzz aldrin landed on the moon. This historic event ended the space race and brought American Innovation, determination, and leadership to the forefront of the global stage. This was american exceptionalism at its best. My brother and sister and i never missed an apollo liftoff. We all became very familiar with that countdown. 10 9 ignition sequence 6 5 fire the retrorockets 3 2 1 liftoff. We have liftoff. The rocket has cleared the tower. We sat there in amazement as we sat in front of that rca black and white tv. It was like the whole room was shaking and we would sit there until we saw the rocket finally leave out of sight. Apollo 11 was a 36story high rocket. It started its eight day, 953,000mile journey to the moon and back. We all had toy rockets back in the day and would repeat that liftoff sequence over and over. My brother and i would climb to our garage and launched our toy rockets. In cub squouts we built rockets. Our High School Physics classes we built rockets. We had contests to see who could fly their rockets the highest and furthest. I have no idea how many boys and girls were inspired to go into identifiens science because of the joy of watching rockets being launched to the moon. Our teachers would say things like lunch is tminus 30 minutes away. Or at the end of a tough test they would say, mission accomplished. As we celebrate this historic event, i think back to alt times casok my children to the phere in kansas. This World Class Museum and science center, number one of its kind, showcases American Innovation in space and aeronautics and provides interactive opportunities to engage in Historic Events such as the moon landing. In fact, they currently have a traveling visit called apollo redeaux which lets people sit in a reprodougs of the Johnson Space certainty. It amazes me of the advancements made possible because of these missions. Research conducted by nasa has helped us to better understand our solar system as well as the universe. Nick haig of kansas in my district is currently conducting research on the International Space station. We are proud of you and keep doing a great job for america. As a member of the house science, space, and Technology Committee i am proud to join my colleagues here today in honoring the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 landing and its legacy we continue to build upon today. Gentleman from texas, mr. Babin, for five minutes. Mr. Babin thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago, america achieved the greatest technological accomplishment in Human History. Three men, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and buzz aldrin, set off from Cape Canaveral on a voyage president kennedy called the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure which man had ever has ever embarked upon. Four days into their eightday mission, neil and buzz climbed down the ladder of the lunar module and stood on the surface of the moon. The very first human presence on a celestial body other than earth. No other country has equaled. And we did it five more times. Armstrong, collins, and aldrin could not have accomplished this alone. Apollo 11 was the culmination of the hard work of more than 400,000 americans who, with limited experience and comparatively primitive technology, committed themselves to accomplish this task and completing president kennedys order of rushing the astronauts safely home. Im so proud to represent Johnson Space center in houston, texas, and the Historic Mission control of that apollo era. On the wall of the house science, space and Technology Committee, here in the on capitol hill where i serve as senior republican on the space and aeronautics subcommittee is written from the bible proverbing 29 18 which reads, where there is no vision, the people perish. The 50th anniversary of the first moon landing should serve as a reminder of what we as a nation can accomplish when we do have a clear mission. 600 Million People from around the world gathered around their grainy Television Sets to watch those first steps. What is amazing is that this took place only 40 years after lindhberg first flew across the atlantic and only 65 years after two bicyclemaking brothers from dayton, ohio, achieved flight in kitty hawk, north carolina. The apollo pushed our technology forward, and we are again. Cusp of doing it President Trump and Vice President pence ensured we are, again, pushing outward and launching america back into its dominant role as the Global Leader in space. We have our vision. This time we head to the red planet by way of the moon and this time we stay. Nasa administrator bridenstine has focused nasa on achieving artimus s with the program, apollos sister, and i will advocate for the support needed for nasa to accomplish this very worthwhile effort. Mr. Speaker, as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of apollo 11 this week, i would like to thank all out there who helped us get to the moon and all those out there who will get us back to the moon and thank them for their tremendous contribution to our country and im anxiously looking forward to the next small steps and giant leaps in our Space Program. Thank you and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from oklahoma, ms. Horn, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. This week we celebrate one of the most remarkable moments in Human History, the launch of the apollo 11 lunar mission, and the first steps on the moon by american astronauts Neil Armstrong and buzz aldrin. American leadership, ingenuity and investment made this moment possible 50 years ago. As the space and aeronautics Space Committee chairwoman, im proud to join my colleagues today to recognize this achievement and talk about what it means 50 years later as we commemorate this historic accomplishment. Its clear that we stand on the shoulders of space pioneers, some of whom are still with us today. Apollo 11 and armstrongs first steps on the lunar surface were the culmination of a focused, methodical buildup of operational capabilities needed to achieve the moon landing. The value of the Apollo Program is beyond measure. Its mission inspired and continues to draw countless americans into science, technology, engineering and math. This program led to significant technological advances and products that changed the world as we know it and benefit our lives today. Fundamentally, the success of apollo contributed to our standing in the world. Apollo taught us the value of taking audacious and yet intentional risks. Id like to focus as well for a moment on the mission that immediately preceded the moon landing, apollo 10. This Mission Launched two months before was launched to test all of the components and procedures just short of landing. Carrying the lunar module, it came as close as 50,000 feet from the lunar surface before returning safely to earth. Retired air force general, thomas b. Stafford, an oklahomans, commanded this essential oklahoman, commanded this essential mission that enabled us to land on the moon. General stafford was born in wetherford, oklahoma, and seached a bachelor of science agree from the United StatesNaval Academy in 1952, graduating with honors. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the air force, he completed advanced interceptor training and served tours of duty. He then graduated from the u. S. Air force experimental test flight pilot school as the outstanding graduate and thr