Media accreditation is open for the next launch that will deliver NASA science research, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. The launch is Northrop Grumman’s 21st Commercial Supply Services mission to the agency’s orbital laboratory and will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA, Northrop Grumman and SpaceX are targeting an early August launch of the Cygnus spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
After launch, the space station’s Canadarm2 will grab hold of Cygnus and the spacecraft will dock with the Earth port of the Unity module for offloading cargo.
Credentials to cover pre-launch and launch activities are open to US media. Application deadline for US citizens is 11:59 PM EDT, Friday, July 19. All applications for accreditation must be submitted online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
Authorized media will receive a confirmation email after approval. NASA’s Media Accreditation Policy is available online. For questions about accreditation or to request special logistical support, please email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. For additional questions, please contact the NASA Kennedy Space Center newsroom at: 321-867-2468.
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Each supply mission to the station brings scientific research in the fields of biology and biotechnology, earth and space science, physical science, and technology development and demonstration. Supplying cargo from American companies ensures the nation’s ability to deliver scientific research to the space station, significantly enhancing NASA’s ability to conduct new investigations aboard humanity in space.
In addition to food, supplies and equipment for the crew, Cygnus will provide research, including supplies for the new STEMonstrace and several test cells for observing the flow of water in microgravity. Other research on board includes vascularized liver tissue and a bioreactor to demonstrate the production of blood and immune stem cells. Researchers will learn more about biomanufacturing in microgravity to create better treatments for people on Earth.
NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative is also sending two CubeSats to deploy from the orbiting laboratory, CySat-1 from Iowa State University and DORA from Arizona State University, making up ELaNa 52 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites).
Crews have occupied the space station continuously since November 2000. During that time, 280 people from 21 countries have visited the orbital base. The space station is a stepping stone to NASA’s next big leap in exploration, including future Artemis missions to the moon and eventually human exploration of Mars.
Learn more about NASA’s commercial resupply missions at:
https://www.nasa.gov/station
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Sandra Jones
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Ellen Click
Northrop Grumman, Cygnus
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