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NASA, SpaceX Extend US Media Deadline for Crew-9 Launch to Terminal

.NASA is actually prolonging united state media certification for the launch of the organization's 9th rotational objective of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as well as Monster spacecraft that will definitely lug astronauts to the International Spaceport Station. This mission is part of NASA's Office Staff System.The application period for united state media as well as united state people exemplifying worldwide media companies is actually extended up until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Media members who have actually presently applied do certainly not require to reapply. All brand new certification demands have to be submitted online at:.https://media.ksc.nasa.gov.Release of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 objective, initially slated with 4 workers members, is actually targeted for no earlier than Tuesday, Sept. 24, from Room Release Complex-40 at Peninsula Canaveral Space Troop Station in Fla.NASA revealed astronauts Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams will certainly remain on station as well as come back house in February 2025 aboard Monster along with pair of other crew members designated to the Crew-9 objective, throughout a news conference on Aug. 24. The agency is going to discuss additional information about the Crew-9 supplement when particulars are wrapped up.NASA and SpaceX presently are actually focusing on several things just before launch, including reconfiguring chairs on the Dragon as well as readjusting the show to carry extra packages, private impacts, and also Dragon-specific spacesuits for Wilmore and Williams.NASA's media certification policy is actually on call online. For questions regarding accreditation or special logistical asks for, email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. Requests for room for gps vehicles, camping tents, or even electric relationships additionally are due by Sept. 3.For other concerns, satisfy contact 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 more relevant information about the goal, browse through:.https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew.- edge-.Joshua Finch/ Claire O'SheaHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1100joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov/ claire.a.o'shea@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Area 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.