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

.NASA is prolonging united state media certification for the launch of the company's 9th rotational goal of a SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft and Dragon space probe that are going to bring astronauts to the International Space Station. This mission is part of NASA's Commercial Crew System.The application time frame for U.S. media as well as USA residents exemplifying international media companies is extended till 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Media participants that have actually currently applied perform certainly not need to reapply. All brand new certification asks for should be submitted online at:.https://media.ksc.nasa.gov.Launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 goal, actually slated with four team members, is targeted for no earlier than Tuesday, Sept. 24, coming from Space Launch Complex-40 at Peninsula Canaveral Area Troop Station in Florida.NASA revealed astronauts Butch Wilmore and also Suni Williams will definitely remain on station and return house in February 2025 aboard Dragon along with pair of various other crew participants designated to the Crew-9 purpose, during a press conference on Aug. 24. The organization is going to discuss even more info about the Crew-9 complement when particulars are finalized.NASA and SpaceX presently are actually servicing several items just before launch, consisting of reconfiguring seats on the Monster as well as adjusting the manifest to bring extra cargo, individual effects, as well as Dragon-specific spacesuits for Wilmore and Williams.NASA's media certification plan is actually accessible online. For questions about accreditation or even special logistical requests, e-mail: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. Requests for area for gps trucks, tents, or even power connections likewise schedule through Sept. 3.For other questions, 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 disadvantage Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425, o Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371.For launch coverage and also more info regarding the mission, see:.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 Space Facility, 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.