Expressing the sense of the Congress that President Obama's delays in implementing a clear mission for the American space program represent a clear threat to American exceptionalism.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Space Launch System and Orion Crew Capsule were authorized on October 11, 2010, but repeated delays in the implementation of a clear mission for the American space program are forcing the United States to cede its competitive edge in space flight capability to Russia and China; and (2) this development, as well as other specified developments, present a direct threat to American exceptionalism and are actively undermining our global leadership as a nation.