The public is invited to take part in virtual activities and events ahead of the launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission. Liftoff is targeted for noon EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The four Crew-5 crewmates, Commander Nicole Mann, Pilot Josh Cassada, and Mission Specialists Koichi Wakata of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, will dock Dragon Endurance to the forward port on the station’s Harmony module about 29 hours later.
Members of the public can register to attend the launch virtually. The virtual guest program for this launch includes curated launch resources, timely mission updates, and a virtual guest passport stamp following a successful launch.
The launch broadcast will begin on NASA Television at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and be carried on the agency’s website, as well as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, Daily Motion, Theta.TV, and NASA’s App.
The public can also share in the journey through a variety of activities, including:
Virtual Launch Passport
Did you know that every virtual launch experience comes with a custom stamp for the mission? You can add each stamp to your very own Virtual Guest Passport. Print, fold, and get ready to fill yours! Stamps will be emailed following launches to those who register.
Science Highlights
Crew-5 astronauts will conduct new scientific research, including cardiac experiments to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and benefit life on Earth. Experiments include studies on printing human organs in space, understanding fuel systems operating on the Moon, and better understanding heart disease.
Commercial Crew Program STEM Mission Toolkit
Celebrate the SpaceX Crew-5 launch with these classroom and at-home educational resources.
Commercial Crew 2023 Artwork Contest
Now through Oct. 27, 2022, children ages 4 to 12 years old can submit artwork in four space-related themes to the Commercial Crew Artwork Contest. Winning artwork will be selected from three age groups per theme, and first, second, and third place selections will be used to create an out-of-this-world calendar for 2023!
Watch and Engage on Social Media
Stay connected with the mission on social media and let people know you’re following it on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtags #Crew5. Follow and tag these accounts:
- Twitter: @NASA, @Space_Station, @Commercial_Crew
- Facebook: NASA, NASACommercialCrew, ISS Facebook
- Instagram: NASA, ISS Instagram
For NASA’s launch blog and more information about the mission, visit: https://blogs.nasa.gov/crew-5/.