Launch Of Space Crew-9 Mission: Agency Invites All To Join The Spectacle

There is no better way to describe the proposed launch of SpaceX Crew-9 mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) than a spectacle.

Much more, the agency is making it a possible memory for keeps, by extending an open invitation to those who would want to be part of the thrilling launch.

“NASA invites the public to participate as virtual guests in the launch of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission.”, it says, adding that its astronaut Nick Hague, commander, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, mission specialist, would be embarking on the mission aboard aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

The launch is no earlier than 1:17 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 28, from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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Members of the public could register to attend the launch virtually of Space Crew-9 Mission and there are plans to provide them curated resources, interactive opportunities, updates with the latest news, and a mission-specific collectible stamp for their virtual guest passport after liftoff.

Also, live coverage and countdown commentary will begin at 9:10 a.m. EDT Saturday, Sept. 28, streaming on NASA+  agency’s website.