Media Accreditation Opens for NASA’s Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to ISS
Media Accreditation Opens for NASA’s Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to ISS
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Media credentialing is now open for the upcoming launch of NASA's 33rd SpaceX commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission is currently targeted for no earlier than Thursday, August 21, and will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
This SpaceX Dragon cargo flight will deliver a fresh batch of scientific experiments, equipment, and crew supplies to support ongoing research aboard the orbiting laboratory. NASA's partnership with private companies like SpaceX plays a crucial role in sustaining a constant stream of science and innovation in microgravity.
Media Accreditation Details
Credentialing is open only to U.S. media for this mission. All accreditation requests must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, August 3 at the official NASA media site:
Approved media personnel will receive confirmation by email. NASA’s full media accreditation policy is also available on the site. For specific accreditation questions or logistical support, contact ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. For general press inquiries, reach out to the Kennedy Space Center newsroom at 321-867-2468.
Spanish-language Media
Spanish-speaking outlets or those seeking interviews in Spanish can contact Antonia Jaramillo at antonia.jaramillobotero@nasa.gov or Messod Bendayan at messod.c.bendayan@nasa.gov for arrangements.
What Dragon Will Carry
In addition to standard food and equipment, this mission includes a series of exciting research payloads:
Bone-forming stem cells to study ways to prevent bone loss in space and on Earth.
Materials for 3D-printed medical implants, which could lead to treatments for nerve damage.
Bioprinted liver tissue, enabling the study of blood vessel development in microgravity.
Supplies to 3D print metal cubes in orbit, paving the way for future in-space manufacturing.
These investigations span multiple scientific domains—from biotechnology to materials science—and highlight the importance of commercial cargo missions in expanding our knowledge in space.
A Legacy of Continuous Research
For nearly 25 years, the International Space Station has served as humanity’s home in low-Earth orbit, hosting astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world. It remains a vital platform for developing the technology and research needed to support future missions to the Moon and Mars.