Memorials, Recognition - Dr. Gary Arnold Flandro -

HJR 851 is a resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Dr. Gary Arnold Flandro for his critical contributions to NASA's Voyager program. It specifically recognizes his 1964 discovery of the planetary alignment (the "Grand Tour") that enabled the Voyager missions' gravity-assist trajectory design, alongside his academic work at the University of Tennessee Space Institute and receipt of NASA's Exceptional Achievement Medal. The resolution serves as a formal expression of gratitude for his scientific legacy and impact on space exploration. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes.