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Recognizing North Dakota's Space Contributions

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 4, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. FEDORCHAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great milestone in North Dakota's history and our Nation's future in space.

Earlier this summer, the University of North Dakota launched our State's first-ever satellites into orbit, a bold step forward in satellite operations and a powerful example of homegrown innovation.

These low Earth orbit satellites, developed in partnership with the AVS US, are operated from my alma mater, Odegard Hall in Grand Forks.

The mission, known as ROADS, is about more than technology. It is about inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and leaders in space.

North Dakota has long led in agriculture, energy, defense, and aviation. Now, we are expanding that leadership into space.

I am proud of the students, faculty, and innovators who made this mission possible.

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