NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Tuesday, May 12, for the launch of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission will carry over 5,000 pounds of science experiments, supplies, and hardware to the International Space Station. Media accreditation is open to U.S. journalists, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 29. Credentialing requests must be submitted online at https://media.ksc.nasa.gov. Credentialed media will receive confirmation emails after approval. This launch marks the 34th SpaceX mission under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services contract, which has delivered critical research to the space station since 2012. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Florida’s Space Coast, a hub for space exploration that has hosted over 100 launches in the past decade. The Dragon spacecraft will automatically dock with the space station’s Harmony module, delivering experiments in biology, Earth science, and technology development. NASA emphasizes that these missions ensure a national capability to transport scientific research to orbit, supporting ongoing studies on microgravity’s effects on human health and materials. The launch window aligns with a busy period for the Space Coast, which also hosts launches by Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance. Media interested in prelaunch activities should apply by the deadline, as access to Kennedy Space Center is limited to credentialed reporters. For accreditation questions, contact [email protected] or call 321-867-2468. The mission’s payload includes experiments from universities and research institutions across the U.S., highlighting the collaboration between NASA and private industry. The Dragon spacecraft will remain docked for several weeks before returning to Earth with scientific data. This launch continues a trend of increasing commercial involvement in space logistics, with SpaceX having completed over 30 resupply missions since 2012.