NASA is inviting media representatives to visit its Kennedy Space Center in Florida to photograph and film the Artemis II Orion spacecraft along with its twin Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters. This event is a key step in preparing for Artemis II, the first mission with astronauts around the Moon.
The media event is planned for Friday, March 7, and will give journalists the chance to see the spacecraft up close. NASA experts and partners from the space industry will be present to answer questions and offer interviews.
How to Attend the Artemis II Media Event
Space is limited for this special media opportunity. Journalists interested in attending must apply by specific deadlines. For foreign media members, the deadline to apply is Thursday, February 13 at 11:59 p.m. EST. For U.S. citizens, the deadline is Thursday, February 20 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Once approved, media will get a confirmation email. NASA’s media accreditation policy is available online for details. For help with accreditation or logistics, media can email [email protected]. For other questions, they can call NASA’s Kennedy Space Center newsroom at 321-867-2468.
Spanish Language Support for Media
Media wishing to cover the event or conduct interviews in Spanish can contact Antonia Jaramillo or Messod Bendayan via email at [email protected] or [email protected].
About the Artemis Program
NASA’s Artemis program aims to send astronauts to explore the Moon, focusing on scientific discovery and economic benefits. This mission will help build the foundation for future crewed missions to Mars, marking a big step forward in human space exploration.
This media event is an important opportunity for journalists to capture historic moments as NASA prepares for Artemis II’s journey around the Moon. The Artemis missions will not only deepen our understanding of the Moon but also pave the way for humans to explore Mars in the future.
