NASA has invited the public to participate in virtual activities ahead of the launch of SpaceX’s 31st commercial resupply service mission for the agency. NASA and SpaceX are targeting 9:29 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 4, to launch the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
In addition to providing food, supplies and equipment for the crew, Dragon will also carry many new experiments. Coronal Diagnostic Experiment Investigating the solar wind and how it is formed, as well Antarctic Moss To observe the combined effects of cosmic radiation and microgravity on plants. Other investigations onboard include a device for testing cold welding The number of metals in microgravity and a probe that studies how space affects various materials
members of the public can register To attend the launch virtually. As a virtual guest, you’ll gain access to curated resources, interactive opportunities, and mission-specific information delivered straight to your inbox. After liftoff, virtual guests will receive a commemorative ticket for their Virtual Guest Passport
Learn more about NASA’s research and activities aboard the International Space Station:
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Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flies overhead on March 14, 2023, after liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the company’s base for the agency’s International Space Station Is on 27th commercial resupply service mission. station.spacex
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