Media Accreditation Open for NASA’s Crew-12 Launch: SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon Mission to the ISS

Media Accreditation Open for NASA’s Upcoming Crew-12 Mission

Excitement is building as NASA prepares for the launch of its 12th rotational mission. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, along with a Dragon spacecraft, is set to carry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a critical science expedition. Liftoff will take place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Mission Timelines

NASA has targeted no earlier than Thursday, Jan. 15, for the splashdown of its Crew-11 mission. Following this, the agency, in collaboration with SpaceX and international partners, is gearing up for the launch of Crew-12, currently slated for Sunday, Feb. 15.

Meet the Crew

The Crew-12 mission will see a diverse team of astronauts onboard:

• Jessica Meir (NASA) – Commander
• Jack Hathaway (NASA) – Pilot
• Sophie Adenot (ESA) – Mission Specialist
• Andrey Fedyaev (Roscosmos) – Mission Specialist

This mission will mark the second spaceflight for Meir and Fedyaev, while Hathaway and Adenot will be making their inaugural journeys to the orbiting laboratory.

Media Accreditation Information

Media professionals interested in covering the Crew-12 launch should take note of the following accreditation deadlines:

• International media without U.S. citizenship: Apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 15.
• U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media: Apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 18.

All requests for accreditation must be submitted online at:

NASA Media Accreditation Portal

For guidance on NASA’s media accreditation policy, or if you have special logistical requests, please reach out via email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. Any requests for space for satellite trucks, tents, or electrical connections must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 23.

Contact Information

For any further inquiries, you can contact the NASA Kennedy Space Center newsroom at:

Phone: 321-867-2468

For Spanish coverage, or to request interviews in Spanish, reach out to:

• Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425
• Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371

More Information

To stay updated on launch coverage and additional details about the mission, visit:

NASA Commercial Crew Program

The Crew-12 mission is not just a step forward for NASA; it’s a pivotal moment in the ongoing collaboration in space exploration. As we approach launch day, the anticipation grows, and the eyes of the world turn to the stars.

For media inquiries, you can also contact:

• Joshua Finch / Jimi Russell

  • Headquarters, Washington
  • 202-358-1100
  • joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov / james.j.russell@nasa.gov

• Steve Siceloff

  • Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
  • 321-867-2468
  • steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov

• Joseph Zakrzewski

  • Johnson Space Center, Houston
  • 281-483-5111
  • Joseph.a.zakrzewski@nasa.gov

Join us as we prepare for another historic journey into the cosmos!

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