NASA invites people to join celebrating historic ‘Launch America’ space flight, virtually

NASA has invited people to join in celebrating a ‘historic milestone’ in human flight as it prepares for Launch America – first flight into orbit of American astronauts on American rockets from American soil since end of shuttle era in 2011.

NASA’s X Demo-2 test flight is scheduled for take-off at 4:33 pm EDT Wednesday, May 27. This mission will send NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to  International Station as part of  ncy’s Commercial Crew Program. People can attend launch virtually, receiving mission updates and opportunities on its website.

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“Through NASA’s virtual launch experience, we make it possible for more people than ever to watch beginning of this new era in human flight,” said Bettina Inclán, NASA’s associate ministrator for Communications. “We’re alrey seeing people participate online with LaunchAmerica hashtag and helping build excitement for this historic moment,” he ded.

People can register to find entire schedule, mission highlights, and virtual tours. Find more information on site: https://www.nasa.gov/beourguest

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Virtual NASA Social

“NASA Social,” an opportunity for social media users to get a ‘behind scenes’ view of launch, virtually. It is a unique way in which public can celebrate return of human flight to American soil.

LaunchAmerica NASA Social is taking form of a Facebook group that any social media user can request permission to join by answering a few simple questions and agreeing to here to guidelines of group. In dition to connecting virtually with a community of people enthusiastic about LaunchAmerica mission, participants will get a virtual tour of NASA facilities at Kennedy and interact with NASA representatives in real-time, as well as virtually view launch of X Falcon 9 rocket.

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