Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A

NASA Invites Media to Upcoming SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station

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Friday, September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for SpaceX's 29th commercial resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for SpaceX's 29th commercial resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station.
  • Liftoff of the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on the company's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted no earlier than Wednesday, Nov. 1, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at NASA Kennedy.
  • The application deadline for U.S. media is 11:59 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Hughes JUPITER 3 Satellite Successfully Launches, Heralds the Start of a New Era of Connectivity

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

GERMANTOWN, Md., July 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, today announced its JUPITER™ 3 ultra high-density satellite has successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from historic Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A in Florida. Also known as EchoStar XXIV, JUPITER 3 was built by Maxar Technologies in Palo Alto, CA, and is engineered to deliver gigabytes of connectivity to customers across North and South America.

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  • On July 29 at 2:32 a.m. EDT, three hours and twenty-eight minutes after lift-off, JUPITER 3 successfully deployed from the launch vehicle.
  • The satellite began sending and receiving its first signals, and engineers deployed the JUPITER 3 solar arrays, which unfolded in space to their full ten-story span.
  • "JUPITER 3 is the highest capacity, highest performing satellite we've ever launched.
  • For more information and to follow along on the journey to JUPITER 3, visit the Hughes website .

Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the International Space Station Also Brings Compelling Science and Technology Demonstrations

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The second launch of an all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by Axiom Space builds on the new era of privatized utilization of the orbiting laboratory.

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  • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The second launch of an all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by Axiom Space builds on the new era of privatized utilization of the orbiting laboratory.
  • Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) will send four private astronauts to the space station.
  • These investigations span diverse disciplines, from life sciences to biomanufacturing, materials science, technology demonstrations, and education projects.
  • Alqarni and Barnawi are the first two representatives from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia slated to launch on a mission to the space station.

NASA Invites Media to Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station

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Friday, May 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for SpaceX's 28th commercial resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for SpaceX's 28th commercial resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station.
  • These solar panels, which roll out using stored kinetic energy, will expand the energy-production capabilities of the space station.
  • This will be the third set launching in the SpaceX Dragon's trunk, and once installed, will help provide a 20% to 30% increase in power for space station research and operations.
  • Media wishing to take part in person must apply for credentials at:
    Credentialed media will receive a confirmation email upon approval.

Heart Muscle Tissue Chips Among Life Science Investigations Launching to ISS on SpaceX CRS-27

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

These projects, sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory, will study microgravity's effects on engineered heart muscle tissue, and results could lead to new treatments for heart disease.

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  • These projects, sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory, will study microgravity's effects on engineered heart muscle tissue, and results could lead to new treatments for heart disease.
  • These projects were funded through the Tissue Chips in Space initiative , a multiyear collaboration between the ISS National Lab and NIH's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.
  • Muscles, including the heart, can weaken in microgravity, so heart muscle tissue chips in space could be used to model heart disease and screen potential new drugs.
  • These are only a few of the investigations sponsored by the ISS National Lab that are launching on this mission.

Next SpaceX Mission to International Space Station Includes Research on Cardiac Tissue Chips, Protein Crystals, and Materials for Cost-Effective Satellites

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The launch is scheduled for no earlier than 8:30 p.m. EDT on March 14, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • The launch is scheduled for no earlier than 8:30 p.m. EDT on March 14, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Both teams have previously launched tissue chip investigations to the space station, and these latest projects will build on prior knowledge gained.
  • Through this project, L3Harris seeks to test 3D-printed radio frequency (RF) circuits, RF communications systems, and other materials for developing smaller, more cost-effective satellites.
  • To learn more about all ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations on this mission, please visit the SpaceX CRS-27 mission overview page .

Crew-6 Astronauts to Support Variety of Research and Technology Demonstrations During Six-Month Space Mission

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

During their mission, which is part of Expedition 69, the Crew-6 astronauts will perform dozens of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory.

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  • During their mission, which is part of Expedition 69, the Crew-6 astronauts will perform dozens of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory.
  • These projects span a wide range of disciplines—from life and physical sciences to advanced materials, technology development, in-space production applications, and even student-led research.
  • The space station is an ever-evolving research platform, and multiple projects aim to validate new facilities and capabilities for space-based research.
  • To learn more about the research and technology development sponsored by the ISS National Lab, including how to propose concepts for future space-based research, visit www.ISSNationalLab.org .

NASA Sets Coverage for Agency's SpaceX Crew-6 Events, Launch

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Launch is targeted for 2:07 a.m. EST, Sunday, Feb. 26, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • Launch is targeted for 2:07 a.m. EST, Sunday, Feb. 26, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Crew arrival at Kennedy, launch, the postlaunch news conference, and docking coverage will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website.
  • Following conclusion of launch and ascent coverage, NASA coverage of agency's Crew-6 flight to the space station will continue with audio only, with full coverage resuming at the start of the arrival broadcast.
  • On launch day, "mission audio," countdown activities without NASA TV launch commentary, will be carried on 321-867-7135.

Home Health Lab Startup Bisu Collaborates With Polaris Dawn to Develop New Ways to Monitor Astronaut Health

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

As both space accessibility and long-duration human spaceflights increase, keeping crews healthy by providing personalized, targeted countermeasures will be essential.

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  • As both space accessibility and long-duration human spaceflights increase, keeping crews healthy by providing personalized, targeted countermeasures will be essential.
  • Bisu is a startup that helps people improve their health and fitness through lab-grade testing at home.
  • "We're delighted to be working with Polaris Dawn and Prof. Buckey on this pioneering research," says Daniel Maggs , co-founder & CEO at Bisu.
  • The lab has performed work on bone loss, decompression sickness, motion sickness, and psychological countermeasures for isolation and confinement.

NASA Sets Coverage for Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station

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Monday, November 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and SpaceX are targeting 4:19 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 21, to launch the company's 26th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and SpaceX are targeting 4:19 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 21, to launch the company's 26th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station.
  • Live launch coverage will air on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with prelaunch events starting Friday, Nov. 18.
  • Live coverage of the launch on NASA TV will begin at 3:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.
  • On launch day, a "tech feed" of the launch without NASA TV commentary will be carried on the NASA TV media channel.