This August, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 14th Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. This launch, targeted for August, will be the 12th commercial cargo resupply services mission to the International Space Station. In addition to supplies and equipment, Dragon will deliver several science investigations to the station.
Oh, and you're invited.
We want YOU to experience the next @SpaceX cargo launch to @Space_Station! Apply to attend #NASASocial event in Aug: https://t.co/Cb92TePQG2 pic.twitter.com/QEY9OGfx3J
— NASA (@NASA) July 18, 2017
NASA is inviting 40 social media users to attend the two day event, culminating in the historic launch. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to experience everything from the "front lines." This includes a tour of the NASA facilities at Kennedy Space Center, the opportunity to speak with representatives from NASA and SpaceX, and a chance to visit the rocket at the Launch Complex.
SpaceX continues to make great strides in decreasing the cost of spaceflight through the use of reusable rocket technology. The company recently completed three successful launches in less than two weeks. In the future, they'll even bring private citizens to the Moon, and to Mars.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of history. The deadline to apply is tomorrow (July 19, 2017).
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