News media wishing to cover the launch must request press accreditation no later than Sept. 29 as follows. All media representatives also must fax a copy of the first page of his or her passport along with this information. Canadian, European and Japanese news media representatives should contact their nations' space agency public affairs offices to request press accreditation as follows. A dual-entry visa is required for anyone traveling to Baikonur. RSC Energia will provide letters of invitation for news media requiring visas.
Additional details follow.
Upon receipt of the press accreditation request, RSC Energia will send individual invoices confirming the cost of the trip and the bank information for transferring the money. Payment must be transferred by Oct. 16, 2000. Satellite phones are prohibited at the Soyuz launch site and may be confiscated by authorities. GSM 900 telephones are approved for use at Baikonur. GSM 900 can be purchased or leased in Moscow.