{"id":53103,"date":"2016-02-29T19:54:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T23:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-379959"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:48:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:48:13","slug":"nasa-offers-news-media-access-to-cygnus-orbital-atk-crs-6-cargo-module-march-8","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-offers-news-media-access-to-cygnus-orbital-atk-crs-6-cargo-module-march-8\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Offers News Media Access to Cygnus Orbital ATK CRS-6 Cargo Module March 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Orbital ATK CRS-6 Cygnus spacecraft\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?resize=2000,1333 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module undergoes preflight preparations in the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility on Jan. 18, 2016, at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The module will be loaded with scientific experiments and supplies on a Commercial Resupply Services flight to the International Space Station. <strong>Credits: NASA\/Charles Babir<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft filled with cargo for the International Space Station will be the focus of a media opportunity on Tuesday, March 8, at NASA\u2019s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Media representatives will be able to photograph the Cygnus spacecraft and interview Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance project and launch program officials. News media should be at the Kennedy Space Center Press Site at 12:15 p.m. Arrival back at the Press Site will occur by 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth commercial resupply services mission for Orbital ATK is targeted for liftoff atop a commercial United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on March 22 at approximately 11:05 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orbital ATK uses the Cygnus to perform ISS resupply flights under the Commercial Resupply Services contract. Cygnus consists of a pressurized cargo module for crew supplies, scientific experiments and equipment, together with an associated service module providing solar power and propulsion. This mission will be the second flight of the enhanced variant of Orbital ATK\u2019s Cygnus pressurized cargo module, which will be delivering approximately 7,700 pounds of cargo to the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spokespersons available for interviews at the event include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan Tani, senior director, Mission and Cargo Operations<br>\nOrbital ATK, Dulles, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vernon Thorp, program manager, NASA and commercial missions<br>\nUnited Launch Alliance, Centennial, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randy Gordon, NASA International Space Station Mission Support Office<br>\nKennedy Space Center, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be a brief orientation about the Cygnus module prior to dressing out and entering the clean room. Full clean-room attire must be worn and will be furnished. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. No shorts, skirts or high heels will be permitted. To be consistent with clean room protocol, journalists are asked not to wear perfume, cologne or makeup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA Security will verify the integrity of camera equipment and associated items to be taken inside the PHSF. Prior to entering the facility high bay, photographers will need to clean camera equipment under the supervision of contamination-control specialists. Alcohol wipes will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All camera equipment must be self-contained; no portable lights can be permitted. Flash photography will be allowed; however, the facility has adequate high pressure sodium lighting (orange cast) for pictures. On this occasion, wireless microphones will be permitted inside the high bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonessential equipment, such as suede, leather or vinyl camera bags or other carrying cases, must be left outside the cleanroom. No pencils, food, tobacco, chewing gum, lighters, matches or pocket knives will be allowed. Cellular telephones are not permitted inside the clean room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>News media accreditation requests for this event should be submitted online at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/media.ksc.nasa.gov\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is not open to foreign news media. Only news media who are United States citizens may attend this activity. The deadline to apply for accreditation is 4 p.m. on Monday, March 7. U.S. media representatives must present two forms of unexpired legal, government identification to access Kennedy Space Center. One form must include a photo, such as a driver\u2019s license or passport. Badges will be available for pick up at the Kennedy badging office located on State Road 405 east of the Kennedy Visitor Complex. Hours for the Kennedy Badging Office are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about accreditation should be directed to Jennifer Horner at <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.p.horner@nasa.gov\">jennifer.p.horner@nasa.gov<\/a> or by calling 321-867-6598.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other questions or additional information, contact the Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the Orbital ATK resupply mission, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/orbital\"><strong>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/orbital<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the International Space Station, its crew and research, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/station\"><strong>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/station<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-end-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathryn Hambleton<br>\nHeadquarters, Washington<br>\n202-358-1100<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:kathryn.hambleton@nasa.gov\">kathryn.hambleton@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>George Diller<br>\nKennedy Space Center, Fla.<br>\n321-867-2468<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:george.h.diller@nasa.gov\">george.h.diller@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vicki Cox<br>\nOrbital ATK<br>\n410-409-8723<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:vicki.cox@orbitalatk.com\">vicki.cox@orbitalatk.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft filled with cargo for the International Space Station will be the focus of a media opportunity on Tuesday, March 8, at NASA\u2019s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Media representatives will be able to photograph the Cygnus spacecraft and interview Orbital ATK and United […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":54511,"template":"","meta":{"nasa_hds_core_meta_l10n":"en-US","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_editor":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_contacts":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_topic":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_linked_locations":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_related_articles":[],"hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_id":"M05-16","hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_type":"MEDIA ADVISORY","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_x":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_y":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_gallery_images":[]},"categories":[3190,2801,3143,2735,2862],"news-tags":[],"internal-terms":[9508],"coauthors":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"NASA Offers News Media Access to Cygnus Orbital ATK CRS-6 Cargo Module March 8","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-offers-news-media-access-to-cygnus-orbital-atk-crs-6-cargo-module-march-8\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-offers-news-media-access-to-cygnus-orbital-atk-crs-6-cargo-module-march-8\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg"},"articleSection":"Missions","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"NASA"}],"creator":["NASA"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NASA","logo":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/themes\/nasa\/assets\/images\/nasa-logo.svg"},"keywords":["NASA Centers & Facilities","Kennedy Space Center","Commercial Resupply","Commercial Space","Expedition 46","International Space Station (ISS)"],"dateCreated":"2016-02-29T23:54:00Z","datePublished":"2016-02-29T23:54:00Z","dateModified":"2023-07-26T18:48:13Z"},"rendered":"<meta name=\"parsely-title\" content=\"NASA Offers News Media Access to Cygnus Orbital ATK CRS-6 Cargo Module March 8\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-link\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-offers-news-media-access-to-cygnus-orbital-atk-crs-6-cargo-module-march-8\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-type\" content=\"post\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-image-url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-pub-date\" content=\"2016-02-29T23:54:00Z\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-section\" content=\"Missions\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-tags\" content=\"NASA Centers & Facilities,Kennedy Space Center,Commercial Resupply,Commercial Space,Expedition 46,International Space Station (ISS)\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-author\" content=\"NASA\" \/>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/nasa.gov\/p.js"},"read_time":4,"featured_image":{"id":54511,"file":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/orbital-atk-crs6-cygnus.jpg","title":"Cygnus Orbital OA-6 on Work Stand","alt":"Orbital ATK CRS-6 Cygnus spacecraft","caption":"Technicians working on Cygnus Orbital OA-6 on stand."},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/53103"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press-release"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/53103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":136030,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-release\/53103\/revisions\/136030"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53103"},{"taxonomy":"news-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-tags?post=53103"},{"taxonomy":"internal-terms","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-terms?post=53103"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=53103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}