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NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-8 Launch, Docking

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3 years ago

February 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.

The launch is targeted for 12:04 a.m. EST, Friday, March 1, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The targeted docking time is about 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Crew arrival will be available on Kennedy’s streaming channels including YouTube and X. Coverage of launch, the postlaunch news conference, and docking will be available on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s website. NASA also will host an audio-only post-Flight Readiness Review news teleconference. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms including social media.

The Crew-8 launch will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin.

As part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, the mission marks the eighth crew rotation mission and the ninth human spaceflight mission for NASA to the space station supported by a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft since 2020. Endeavour is the name of this Dragon spacecraft.

The deadline for media accreditation for in-person coverage of this launch has passed. The agency’s media credentialing policy is available online. For questions about media accreditation, please email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov.

NASA’s mission coverage is as follows (all times Eastern and subject to change based on real-time operations):

Sunday, Feb. 25:
2 p.m. – Crew arrival media event at Kennedy streaming on the center’s social accounts with the following participants:

Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical, NASA KennedyDana Hutcherson, deputy program manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA KennedyNASA astronaut Matthew DominickNASA astronaut Michael BarrattNASA astronaut Jeanette EppsRoscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin

The event is limited to in-person media only. Follow Commercial Crew and Kennedy Space Center for the latest arrival updates.

6 p.m. (approximately) – Flight Readiness Review media teleconference (no earlier than one hour after completion of the Flight Readiness Review) with the following participants:

Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA HeadquartersSteve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA KennedyJoel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program, NASA JohnsonWilliam Gerstenmaier, vice president, Build and Flight Reliability, SpaceXEric van der Wal, Houston office team leader, ESA (European Space Agency)Takayoshi Nishikawa, director, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Houston Office

Media may ask questions via phone only. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.

Wednesday, Feb. 28:
9:15 a.m. – NASA Social panel live stream event at Kennedy with the following participants:

NASA Associate Administrator Jim FreeCarla Koch, mission manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA KennedyJennifer Buchli, chief scientist, International Space Station Program, NASA JohnsonKristin Fabre, deputy chief scientist, Human Research Program, NASA Johnson

Members of the public may ask questions online by posting questions to the YouTube, Facebook, and X livestreams using #AskNASA.

10:30 a.m. – NASA Administrator briefing from Kennedy with the following participants:

NASA Administrator Bill NelsonNASA Associate Administrator Jim FreeJoel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station ProgramSteve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program

Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.

12:30 p.m. – One-on-one media interviews at Kennedy with various mission subject matter experts. Sign-up information will be emailed to media accredited to attend this launch in person.

Thursday, Feb. 29:
8 p.m. – NASA TV launch coverage begins

Friday, March 1:
12:04 a.m. – Launch

Following conclusion of launch and ascent coverage, NASA coverage will continue with audio only, with full coverage resuming at the start of the rendezvous and docking broadcast. The audio link and details will be available nearer to the mission.

NASA Television will resume continuous mission coverage prior to docking and continue through hatch open and the welcome ceremony. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules, and links to streaming video, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/

2 a.m. (approximately) – Postlaunch news conference on NASA TV

Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew ProgramJoel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station ProgramSarah Walker, director, Dragon Mission Management, SpaceX

Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 12 a.m. Friday, March 1, at ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.

Saturday, March 2:
5 a.m. – NASA TV arrival coverage begins (or about two hours prior to docking)

7 a.m. – Targeted docking to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module

Hatch opening will be approximately one-hour-and-forty-five minutes after docking followed by welcome remarks aboard station. All times are estimates and could be adjusted based on operations after launch. Follow the space station blog for the most up-to-date operations information.

Audio Only Coverage
Audio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA “V” circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240 or -7135. On launch day, “mission audio,” countdown activities without NASA TV launch commentary, will be carried on 321-867-7135.

Launch audio also will be available on Launch Information Service and Amateur Television System’s VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and KSC Amateur Radio Club’s UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard within Brevard County on the Space Coast.

Live Video Coverage Prior to Launch
NASA will provide a live video feed of Launch Complex 39A approximately 48 hours prior to the planned liftoff of the Crew-8 mission. Pending unlikely technical issues, the feed will be uninterrupted until the prelaunch broadcast begins on NASA TV, approximately four hours prior to launch. Once the feed is live, find it here:
http://youtube.com/kscnewsroom.

NASA Website Launch Coverage
Launch day coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission will be available on the agency’s website. Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates beginning no earlier than 8 p.m. Feb. 29, as the countdown milestones occur. On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff.

For questions about countdown coverage, contact the Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468. Follow countdown coverage on the commercial crew or Crew-8 blog.

Attend the Launch Virtually
Members of the public can register to attend this launch virtually. NASA’s virtual guest program for this mission also includes curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following a successful launch.

Watch and Engage on Social Media
Let people know you’re following the mission on X, Facebook, and Instagram by using the hashtags #Crew8 and #NASASocial. You can also stay connected by following and tagging these accounts:

X: @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @NASASocial, @Space_Station, @ISS_Research, @ISS National Lab, @SpaceX, @Commercial_Crew

Facebook: NASA, NASAKennedy, ISS, ISS National Lab

Instagram: @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @ISS, @ISSNationalLab, @SpaceX

Coverage en Espanol
Did you know NASA has a Spanish section called NASA en Espanol? Make sure to check out NASA en Espanol on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for more coverage on Crew-8.

Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425; antonia.jaramillobotero@nasa.gov; o Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371; messod.c.bendayan@nasa.gov.

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program has delivered on its goal of safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station from the United States through a partnership with American private industry. This partnership is changing the arc of human spaceflight history by opening access to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station to more people, more science, and more commercial opportunities. The space station remains the springboard to NASA’s next great leap in space exploration, including future missions to the Moon and, eventually, to Mars.

For NASA’s launch blog and more information about the mission, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

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Americas Cardroom’s OSS XL Generates $7.2M in Four Days

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56 minutes ago

September 11, 2026

The opening 93 tournaments draw 62,847 entries as 33 events exceed guarantees.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Americas Cardroom’s Online Super Series XL generated $7,216,985 in prize pools and recorded 62,847 entries during its opening four days, excluding entries from tournament flights.

From Sept. 6-9, 93 tournaments ran and the completed numbered schedule reached OSS XL #70. Thirty-three tournaments exceeded their guarantees by a combined $217,170.

OSS XL #13 produced the largest prize pool. The $630 buy-in High Roller drew 1,118 entries and turned its $600,000 guarantee into a $670,800 prize pool. BADGERING won $130,210 for first place.

The $2,650 OSS XL #16 also topped its $500,000 guarantee, drawing 203 entries for $507,500. After a final-table deal, NewYorkMidgets was listed first for $95,312, KevinParCoeur second for $93,875 and Olivander1 third for $87,459.

At the lower buy-in level, the $16.50 OSS XL #11L Sunday Splash produced the series’ biggest field to date. Its 4,752 entries came from 3,024 unique players, and lukewarmwater earned $10,953 for the win.

In Mystery Bounty event OSS XL #12, the player finishing 43rd collected the tournament’s $15,120 top bounty.

Leaderboard competition is underway across High, Medium and Low divisions, with more than $60,000 in added cash and tournament tickets available. GROOTHEDEGEN leads the High standings with 2,381.59 points, while FEEDTHEPENGUIN tops Medium with 599.85 points.

Four multi-flight events with $2.225 million in combined guarantees are underway. The first of three Main Events begins this Sunday. The event guarantees $500,000 with a $66 direct buy-in and satellites from $6.60.

OSS XL runs through Sept. 29 with 336 events and more than $50 million guaranteed. Upcoming tournaments, buy-ins and start times are listed on the promotion page.

About Americas Cardroom

Americas Cardroom is one of the world’s leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

Media Contact:
Adam Neal
Americas Cardroom Pros Manager
Email: 422447@email4pr.com
Phone: +44 7845 582487

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Ink Different Tattoos Announces Long Island Partnership with Obscura – Art, Tattoo + Body Mod. Studio

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September 11, 2026

In Collaboration with Long Beach’s Obscura and Artist Taryn Elise, Ink Different Expands Its College-Alternative Tattoo Apprenticeship to Long Island, New York

LONG BEACH, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ink Different Tattoos is proud to announce the launch of its newest tattoo apprenticeship location in Long Beach, New York, in collaboration with Obscura – Art, Tattoo + Body Mod. Studio, a private custom studio founded and led by 15-plus-year tattooing veteran Taryn Elise. This partnership brings Ink Different’s structured, real-world apprenticeship program to Long Island’s South Shore, offering aspiring Tattoo Artists a clear path into a professional, AI-proof creative career inside a studio that was purpose-built to help artists thrive.

“What drives Taryn Elise as a mentor is something we deeply respect,” says Paul-Anthony Surdi of Ink Different Tattoos. “She set out to give her apprentices an experience that is encouraging, honest, and built entirely around their success. That’s a philosophy we share, and it’s exactly why Obscura is the right home for a Long Island apprenticeship.”

Obscura – Art, Tattoo + Body Mod. Studio is a warm, inclusive boutique studio built around custom tattooing, body modification, and an intentional creative environment where both clients and artists genuinely feel at home. Leading the apprenticeship program is Taryn Elise, founder of Obscura. As a mentor, she provides the encouraging, open-minded learning environment that apprentices should have. Taryn’s work spans detailed custom illustrative pieces, fine-line and single-line tattooing, and a broad stylistic range built on 15-plus years of real-world practice.

A College Alternative in Long Beach

Ink Different’s Tattoo Apprenticeship is designed as a structured college alternative for talented artists aspiring to become professional Tattoo Artists. Instead of taking on student debt for a four-year degree, apprentices learn the trade of tattooing with Ink Different and studios like Obscura, receiving hands-on experience, one-on-one mentorship, and professional development over 18–24 months.

Tattooing is an AI-proof career, driven by human creativity, craftsmanship, and personal connection. With professional Tattoo Artists earning a median income of around $106,000 per year, the apprenticeship offers a practical pathway from passion to profession.

Graduates complete the program industry-ready, with a guaranteed job offer upon successful completion and the skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive tattoo industry.

Now Enrolling in Long Beach

Applications are now open for the Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship at Obscura in Long Beach. Whether you’re a recent graduate exploring a college alternative or someone ready to commit to a creative career, this program offers structure, deeply personal mentorship, and a clear path forward inside one of Long Island’s most distinctive and community-driven studios.

Learn more or apply at: becomeatattooartist.com

About Ink Different Tattoo Apprenticeship

Ink Different Tattoos is reshaping what it means to pursue a career in tattooing, swapping the traditional college route for hands-on apprenticeships in working studios nationwide. Grounded in excellence, equal opportunity, and a focus on lasting career success, the company pairs aspiring Tattoo Artists with dedicated one-on-one mentors and backs every graduate with a guaranteed job offer. Its Traditional and Master Mentorship tracks have made Ink Different a leading name in professional tattoo education across the country.

Media Contact

Maria Zacarias, Ink Different Tattoo Co., 1 917-227-2842, maria@inkdifferenttattoos.com

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March Networks and VIVOTEK Showcase Integrations Across Combined Portfolio at GSX 2026

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56 minutes ago

September 11, 2026

New integrations and customer deployments demonstrate Connected Intelligence and strong momentum following the April merger.

ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Five months after joining forces, March Networks®, a global leader in video surveillance and business intelligence, and VIVOTEK, a leading global security solutions provider, will exhibit jointly at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 for the first time.

At booth 1823, September 14–16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, the combined organization will demonstrate how Connected Intelligence for Modern Security brings together video, AI, cloud, business intelligence and third-party systems to give customers better operational intelligence and faster ways to act on it.

“We said from the beginning that bringing March Networks and VIVOTEK together would create meaningful value for our customers and partners,” said Net Payne, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. “Now we can point to real examples of that happening in the technologies we’re connecting, the systems we’re deploying and the way we’re operating as one company. GSX allows us to show that progress together on a global stage.”

Five months in: the merger is delivering

Since the April merger, teams across both organizations have been connecting technologies and expertise to create practical new capabilities for customers.

At GSX, attendees will see several examples:

Broader VIVOTEK camera support within March Networks environments, giving customers additional device choice and a seamless experience.New C•CURE integration with March Networks Command Enterprise Software, bringing access control events and video together in a single pane of glass.VORTEX, VIVOTEK’s award-winning surveillance platform, integrates with Searchlight Cloud, extending operational intelligence capabilities into direct-to-cloud video environments.Searchlight AI is included for Searchlight Cloud customers, providing natural-language video search without an additional license cost.Expanded face and license plate search and re-search across compatible cameras and devices.VIVOTEK Chroma24 camera delivers clear, full-color video in ultra-low-light environments, improving AI detection and video search.

What a connected ecosystem looks like in practice

GSX will also demonstrate how the March Networks and VIVOTEK combination fits within Delta Electronics’ broader Building Automation business, creating opportunities to draw on Delta’s capabilities in AI, cloud services, edge computing, intelligent buildings, manufacturing and supply chain.

“A North American apparel brand with more than 500 stores was evaluating a competitor’s cloud-based analytics solution,” said Jeff Corrall, Chief Product Officer for March Networks and VIVOTEK. “We were able to integrate VIVOTEK’s advanced cameras, the VORTEX cloud platform, and March Networks’ operational intelligence software into a tailored solution that strengthens store security while using AI to measure foot traffic and checkout efficiency. That combination gave the customer the confidence to choose us.”

Integration beyond technology

The merger is also bringing the organizations closer together behind the scenes, from product roadmaps and R&D to manufacturing, sourcing and supply management. It gives March Networks and VIVOTEK greater access to Delta’s global manufacturing and supply chain resources, strengthening material management and supporting greater factory automation.

For customers and partners, that means the merger is strengthening not only the portfolio, but also how solutions are developed, sourced, and delivered.

“We’re still early in this journey, but we’re already seeing what becomes possible when we bring these teams and technologies together,” Payne concluded. “The customer deployments and integrations we’re showing at GSX are tangible examples of that progress. Our focus is on building those connections in ways that solve real problems and give customers better information when and where they need it.”

Visitors can experience March Networks and VIVOTEK together at GSX 2026, booth 1823. Members of the media are invited to meet with executives at the show for additional updates on the merger, ongoing integrations, and what comes next for the combined organization.

About March Networks

March Networks® is a global leader in intelligent video solutions, helping enterprise and small to medium-sized businesses turn video into actionable intelligence. With over 25 years of experience, the company serves 1,500+ financial institutions, 600+ retailers, and 900+ commercial and industrial brands. March Networks ranks No. 8 among NVR vendors outside China and No. 10 worldwide, according to Novaira Insights*. Our cloud-based technologies combine video surveillance with AI analytics, POS, IoT, and ATM integration to enhance security, efficiency, and the customer experience. Backed by a global network of certified partners, we support customers in 75+ countries with flexible, scalable, open-platform solutions. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and owned by Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management, March Networks operates as part of the Security Solutions group within Delta Intelligent Building Technologies and is a trusted partner and innovator in cloud-based, AI-powered video surveillance.

Learn more at www.marchnetworks.com.

*Source: Novaira Insights – World market for video surveillance hardware and software – 2026 edition.

About VIVOTEK

Founded in Taiwan in 2000, VIVOTEK is a leading global intelligent security solutions provider with over 25 years of industry experience. VIVOTEK has offices in the U.S., Japan, the Netherlands, India and Mexico. Working with over 200 authorized distributors in more than 75 countries, VIVOTEK has been widely recognized for cutting-edge imaging and audio technologies, focusing on AI network cameras, video management software, and cloud surveillance services. The company extensively integrates AI, deep learning, and edge computing into its video solutions. VIVOTEK joined the Delta Group in 2017 and has become a key part of the Security Solutions group within Delta Intelligent Building Technologies, focusing on safety and intelligence.

Learn more at www.vivotek.com.

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