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NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Cover Psyche Launch

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Aug 22, 2023
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NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Cover Psyche Launch

Digital content creators are invited to register to attend the launch of NASA’s Psyche spacecraft and create content based on the experience. The Psyche mission will journey to a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Psyche is scheduled to lift off at 10:38 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 5, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Launch Services Program is managing the launch.

Scientists hypothesize that the Psyche asteroid could be part of the metal-rich interior of a planetesimal, a building block of a rocky planet. It could be that Psyche collided with other large bodies during its early formation and lost its outer shell. Since humans can’t bore a path to Earth’s metal core – or the cores of other rocky planets – visiting Psyche could provide a one-of-a-kind window into the origins of our solar system.

If your passion is to communicate and engage people online, then this event is for you! Seize the opportunity to see and share the #MissionToPsyche launch.

A maximum of 35 social media users will be selected to attend this two-day event (Oct. 4-5, 2023) and will be given access similar to news media.

NASA Social participants will have the opportunity to:

  • View a launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket
  • Tour NASA facilities at Kennedy Space Center
  • Meet and interact with Psyche science and engineering experts​
  • Meet fellow space enthusiasts who are active on social media

​​NASA Social registration for the Psyche launch opens on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and the deadline to apply is 12 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 28. All social applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Do I need to have a social media account to register? Yes. This event is designed for people who:

  • Actively use multiple social networking platforms and tools to disseminate information to a unique audience
  • Regularly produce new content that features multimedia elements
  • Have the potential to reach a large number of people using digital platforms and/or reach a unique audience, separate and distinct from traditional news media and established NASA audiences
  • Must have an established history of posting content on social media platforms
  • Have previous postings that are highly visible, respected, and are high quality

Users on all social networks are encouraged to use the hashtag #NASASocial and #MissionToPsyche. Updates and information about the event will be shared on X via @NASASocial and @NASAKennedy and via posts to Facebook and Instagram.

How do I register? NASA Social registration for the Psyche launch opens on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and the deadline to apply is 12 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 28. All social applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Can I register if I am not a U.S. citizen? Yes, this event is open for all to apply.

When will I know if I am selected? After registrations have been received and processed, an email with confirmation information and additional instructions will be sent to those selected. We expect to send the acceptance notifications on Sept. 8. If you do not make the registration list for this NASA Social, you still can attend the launch off site and participate in the conversation online. Find out about ways to experience a launch here.

What are NASA Social credentials? All social applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Those chosen must prove through the registration process they meet specific engagement criteria.

What are the registration requirements? Registration indicates your intent to travel to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and attend the two-day event in person. You are responsible for your own expenses for travel, accommodations, food, and other amenities. Some events and participants scheduled to appear at the event are subject to change without notice. NASA is not responsible for loss or damage incurred as a result of attending. NASA, moreover, is not responsible for loss or damage incurred if the event is canceled with limited or no notice. Please plan accordingly. Kennedy is a government facility. Those who are selected will need to complete an additional registration step to receive clearance to enter the secure areas.

IMPORTANT: To be admitted, you will need to provide two forms of unexpired government-issued identification; one must be a photo ID and match the name provided on the registration. Those without proper identification cannot be admitted. For a complete list of acceptable forms of ID, please visit NASA Credentialing Identification Requirements.

All registrants must be at least 18 years old.

What if the launch date changes? Many factors can cause a scheduled launch date to change multiple times. If the launch date changes, 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 by email. If the launch is postponed, attendees will be invited to attend a later launch date. NASA cannot accommodate attendees for delays beyond 72 hours. NASA Social attendees are responsible for any additional costs they incur related to any launch delay. We strongly encourage participants to make travel arrangements that are refundable and/or flexible.

What if I cannot come to the Kennedy Space Center? If you cannot come to the Kennedy Space Center and attend in person, you should not register for the NASA Social. You can follow the conversation online using #NASASocial. You can watch the launch on NASA Television or www.nasa.gov/live. NASA will provide regular launch and mission updates on @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @NASAJPL and @NASALSP. If you cannot make this NASA Social, don’t worry; NASA is planning many other Socials in the near future at various locations! Check back here for updates.