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NASA Wallops invites social media users to cover rocket launch

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WATTSVILLE, Va. (WAVY) – NASA Wallops is allowing social media influencers to witness a rocket launch.

If you’re a space enthusiast and have an active social media presence, NASA is inviting you witness and cover the launch of Northrop Grumman’s CRS-13 mission to the International Space Station on February 9.


The Antares rocket launch will be carrying the Cygnus cargo no earlier than 5:49 p.m. EST on February 9 from Pad 0A at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.

Only 40 social media users will be selected to attend the two-day event.

The list opportunities for the selected participants:

The last day to apply is Thursday, January 23 and you must have a social media account to register. Click here to apply.

Here are the rules to apply: