Social media users are invited to register to take part in our global virtual NASA Social for the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, or CAPSTONE, scheduled to launch soon. The CubeSat mission will test a unique, elliptical orbit around the Moon that will be used by NASA’s future lunar space station Gateway.
CAPSTONE will be the first spacecraft ever to enter the unique elliptical trajectory around the Moon known as a near rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO). It will validate the requirements for maintaining orbit in this location for future long-term missions like Gateway, which will serve as a staging area for missions to the Moon and beyond.
If your passion is to communicate and engage the world via social media, then this is the event for you! Seize the opportunity to blog, tweet, post or simply share everything about the CAPSTONE mission.
NASA Social participants will have the opportunity to
- Connect virtually with a community of people excited about #CAPSTONE
- Obtain your own shareable NASA Social badge
- Learn more about the spacecraft, the rocket launching CAPSTONE, and the mission objectives
The NASA Social event page will open on May 23, 2022 and everyone is invited to join by selecting the “Going” button. Please note by attending the virtual event, you are explicitly agreeing to a set of rules/guidelines and anyone who breaks these rules may be banned from the event page.
All resources, participation, and registration are FREE. Register below to let NASA know that you’re virtually participating!
Do I need to have a Facebook account to register?
Yes. This event is designed for people who:
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Actively use multiple social networking platforms and tools to disseminate information to a unique audience.
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Have previous postings that are highly visible, respected and widely recognized.
Users on all social networks are encouraged to use the hashtag #CAPSTONE and #NASASocial. Updates and information about the event will be shared on Twitter via @NASASocial and @NASAAmes, and via posts to Facebook and Instagram.
How do I join?
Select “Going” for this event on the designated Facebook event page. Please note: By “attending” the Facebook event, you are explicitly agreeing to the group’s rules as set forth by NASA.
Can I register if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Yes! This is a global NASA Social, and we would love for you to be a part of it.
What if I don’t have a Facebook account?
If you don’t have a Facebook account, you can still join us virtually to experience the launch of the CAPSTONE mission! You’re also welcome to watch and participate in the launch by tuning in on June 6 for the launch broadcast. You can watch live on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch or NASA TV.
What if the launch date changes?
Hundreds of different factors can cause a scheduled launch date to change multiple times. If the launch date changes prior, NASA may adjust the date of the NASA Social accordingly to coincide with the new target launch date. NASA will notify registrants of any changes on the Facebook event page.
If the launch is postponed, attendees will be able to watch the launch at a later date on the Facebook event page.
Check https://www.nasa.gov/social for updates.
The use of the NASA logo or identifiers without permission of NASA’s Office of Communications is prohibited by federal statute and regulations, the violation of which may include fines, imprisonment, or both.
Editor’s Note:
This page was edited on June 13 to update information about CAPSTONE’s launch date.