Arlington, VA – NASA’s SpaceX is set to launch its 30th Commercial Resupply Mission, and you’re invited to be a virtual guest for this historic event. The mission, scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM, will see SpaceX’s Dragon delivering new science investigations, food, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.
Among the research flying aboard the CRS-30 mission are studies on plant metabolism in space and the deployment of new sensors for free-flying Astrobee robots to provide 3D mapping capabilities. This mission promises to be an exciting leap forward in space exploration.
Registration for this virtual event is free and will provide participants with communications about launch schedule changes, information about highlighted mission activities, and access to curated mission resources. While there is no physical ticket for online participation or access to in-person launch activities, registering will let NASA know that you’re virtually participating in this monumental event.
It’s important to note that the use of the NASA logo or identifiers without permission of the Office of Communications is prohibited by federal statute and regulations, and violations may incur fines, imprisonment, or both.
Aside from the SpaceX launch, Arlington, VA has a range of upcoming events to look forward to, including the Helmsmen Toastmasters Club meeting, an Irish Stew cooking class, and a Margaritas and Karaoke Happy Hour Party in Washington DC. The local community is also invited to participate in various events such as the Arlington Women Who Fought For Their Community, Network Administration Training for Veterans, and 80s Trivia Night.
For those interested in upcoming featured events, don’t miss the Margaritas and Karaoke Happy Hour Party on March 14, the Cindy Blackman Santana Group performance at The Carlyle Room on March 15, and the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 17. Additionally, there’s the Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show, Antique Silver and Brass Restoration Services, and the Age 50+ Jobseekers Virtual Employment Expo.
As for classifieds, a Washington, DC based original pulp fiction is up for sale. Stay tuned to find out what’s happening in Arlington, VA and its surrounding areas.
