NASA is currently inviting social media users to register to attend the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch, currently targeted for late June, will be the next commercial cargo resupply services mission to the International Space Station. NASA Social registration for the CRS-15 launch opened on May 30 and the deadline to apply is June 6 at 12PM EDT (9:30PM IST).
After registrations have been received and processed, an email with confirmation information and additional instructions will be sent to those selected. We expect to send the first notifications on June 12 and waitlist notifications on June 15. Those registered can be on the front line to blog, tweet or Instagram about SpaceX’s 15th mission to the space station. A maximum of 40 social media users will be selected to attend this two-day event, and will be given access similar to news media.
The NASA Social participants will have access to:
1. View a launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
2. Speak with researchers about investigations heading to the orbiting microgravity laboratory
3. Tour NASA facilities at Kennedy Space Center
4. Speak with representatives from NASA and SpaceX
5. View and take photographs of the Falcon 9 rocket at Space Launch Complex 40
6. Meet fellow space enthusiasts who are active on social media
In addition to supplies and equipment, the Dragon spacecraft will deliver scientific investigations in the areas of biology and biotechnology, Earth and space science, physical sciences, and technology development and demonstrations.
