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<\/a><\/figure>NASA is extending U.S. media accreditation for the launch of the agency\u2019s ninth rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft that will carry astronauts to the International Space Station. This mission is part of NASA\u2019s Commercial Crew Program.<\/p>\n
The application period for U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media organizations is extended until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Media members who have already applied do not need to reapply. All new accreditation requests must be submitted online at:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/media.ksc.nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Launch of NASA\u2019s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, originally slated with four crew members<\/a>, is targeted for no earlier than Tuesday, Sept. 24, from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.<\/p>\n NASA announced<\/a> astronauts<\/a> Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain on station and return home in February 2025 aboard Dragon with two other crew members assigned to the Crew-9 mission, during a news conference on Aug. 24. The agency will share more information about the Crew-9 complement when details are finalized.<\/p>\n NASA and SpaceX currently are working on several items before launch, including reconfiguring seats on the Dragon and adjusting the manifest to carry additional cargo, personal effects, and Dragon-specific spacesuits for Wilmore and Williams.<\/p>\n NASA\u2019s media accreditation policy<\/a> is available online. For questions about accreditation or special logistical requests, email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov<\/a>. Requests for space for satellite trucks, tents, or electrical connections also are due by Sept. 3.<\/p>\n For other questions, please contact NASA Kennedy\u2019s newsroom at: 321-867-2468.<\/p>\n Para obtener informaci\u00f3n sobre cobertura en espa\u00f1ol en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en espa\u00f1ol, comun\u00edquese con Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425, o Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371.<\/em> For launch coverage and more information about the mission, visit: https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/commercialcrew<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Joshua Finch \/ Claire O\u2019Shea Steve Siceloff \/ Danielle Sempsrott \/ Stephanie Plucinsky Leah Cheshier Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> NASA is extending U.S. media accreditation for the launch of the agency\u2019s ninth rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft that will carry astronauts to the International Space Station. This mission is part of NASA\u2019s Commercial Crew Program. The application period for U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media organizations [\u2026] Continue reading <\/s><\/p>\n<\/s><\/p>\n
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov<\/a> \/ claire.a.o\u2019shea@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
321-867-2468
steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov<\/a> \/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov<\/a> \/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
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