NASA is inviting media representatives to visit Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a special event showcasing the Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters. This event offers a rare opportunity to capture images of the spacecraft that will carry astronauts on the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon. It is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2025.
Event Details and Media Access
The event at Kennedy Space Center will provide media with the chance to see the Artemis II spacecraft up close along with the powerful twin SLS solid rocket boosters. NASA experts and industry partners will be present to answer questions and give interviews, offering detailed insights about the upcoming mission.
Because space is limited, media accreditation is required. Foreign national media must apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 13, 2025. U.S. citizens have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to submit their requests. All applications must be submitted online through NASA’s media accreditation portal.
How to Apply for Accreditation
Media interested in attending should apply online at https://media.ksc.nasa.gov. Once approved, credentialed media will receive a confirmation email. NASA’s media accreditation policy is available online for reference. For any accreditation-related questions or requests for logistical support, media can email [email protected]. General inquiries should be directed to the Kennedy Space Center newsroom at 321-867-2468.
For Spanish-language media coverage or interview requests, contacts are Antonia Jaramillo and Messod Bendayan at their NASA email addresses.
About the Artemis II Mission
Artemis II will be NASA’s first crewed mission to orbit the Moon under the Artemis program. This mission is a critical step toward NASA’s goal of sending astronauts to the lunar surface for scientific research and to prepare for future human missions to Mars. The twin solid rocket boosters will help launch the Orion spacecraft into space with the crew safely onboard.
Additional Information
The Artemis campaign is NASA’s plan to explore the Moon for new scientific discoveries and to build a sustainable human presence there. This mission will pave the way for future exploration of Mars, advancing humanity’s reach deeper into space.
Learn more about the Artemis campaign on NASA’s official site: https://www.nasa.gov/artemis.
This media event at Kennedy Space Center offers a unique chance to see the Artemis II spacecraft and its powerful rocket boosters before the historic crewed mission around the Moon. With limited space and deadlines for accreditation, interested media members should apply quickly. The Artemis II mission plays a vital role in NASA’s exploration plans, bringing us closer to returning humans to the Moon and eventually sending astronauts to Mars.
