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NASA, SpaceX Extend United States Media Deadline for Crew-9 Release to Station

.NASA is actually prolonging U.S. media accreditation for the launch of the firm's nine rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and also Monster space capsule that are going to hold astronauts to the International Spaceport Station. This objective belongs to NASA's Commercial Workers Program.The use time frame for U.S. media and USA consumers working with global media organizations is actually extended up until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Media members who have currently administered do certainly not need to reapply. All new certification asks for should be actually sent online at:.https://media.ksc.nasa.gov.Release of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 purpose, originally slated along with 4 staff participants, is targeted for no earlier than Tuesday, Sept. 24, coming from Space Release Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Area Troop Station in Florida.NASA announced rocketeers Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are going to remain on station and also return home in February 2025 aboard Dragon with 2 various other team participants appointed to the Crew-9 objective, during a press conference on Aug. 24. The company will discuss additional information regarding the Crew-9 complement when details are actually completed.NASA and also SpaceX presently are actually working with numerous products just before launch, including reconfiguring seats on the Dragon and readjusting the reveal to bring extra freight, private effects, and Dragon-specific spacesuits for Wilmore as well as Williams.NASA's media certification policy is accessible online. For concerns concerning accreditation or even unique logistical requests, email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. Ask for room for satellite trucks, tents, or even electric hookups likewise are due by Sept. 3.For various other inquiries, please get in touch with NASA Kennedy's newsroom at: 321-867-2468.Para obtener informaciu00f3n sobre cobertura en espau00f1ol en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en espau00f1ol, comunu00edquese drawback Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425, o Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371.For launch coverage and also even more info regarding the goal, browse through:.https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew.- end-.Joshua Finch/ Claire O'SheaHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1100joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov/ claire.a.o'shea@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Room Center, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.Leah CheshierJohnson Room Facility, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.