Headlines 2 October 2025

Rep. Peterson announces passage of bill to designate NASA Day of Remembrance

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation to designate the fourth Thursday of January as NASA Day of Remembrance, announced State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina).

House Bill 293 aims to provide Ohioans an annual opportunity to honor the lives lost in pursuit of space exploration and scientific discovery, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.

“As a young boy at the time of the Apollo 1 tragedy, I appreciate our space explorers and the risks they take,” said Peterson. “I believe it is important to remember those who sacrificed for our future.”

Ohio is known as the birthplace of aviation and ranks fourth in the nation for producing astronauts, with 26 calling the state home.

The legislation now moves to the Ohio Senate for consideration.

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