Media registration at Space Foundation events is complimentary to accredited media, which includes reporters, editors, and photographers affi liated with recognized broadcast, print, or Internet media organizations. Please review our media accreditation qualifications for specifics.

Media registration allows entrance to panel sessions, receptions, exhibits, and media events. All panel sessions are open to the media and may be recorded unless otherwise indicated, as long as the proceedings are not disturbed. Registered media are required to wear event badges at all times.

Members of the media may cover luncheon and dinner events free of charge from the press seating area. However, media who wish to dine must purchase a ticket.

Interviews may be conducted subsequent to the sessions, at the discretion of the speakers, panelists, or their staff. A media center is available for use by accredited media registered for the event.

We strongly encourage media to pre-register for all events. Media badges will not be mailed in advance; all pre-registered media must pick up their materials onsite at the media center. Media who have registered and met the Space Foundation requirements for registration will receive a confirmation e-mail.

Soliciting or accepting orders for any product or service, including advertising space, in the exhibit center or any other part of the event area is prohibited. Distribution of your organization's promotional material also is prohibited.

A history of being registered at previous Space Foundation events does not guarantee approval or waive the accreditation requirement. Misconduct or misrepresentation of position and/or publication/news organization may bar you and your organization from all future events.

The Space Foundation reserves the right to deny, refuse, or revoke media badges during pre-registration as well as onsite. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

All persons wishing to attend as media must present the following forms of identification. Onsite: Personal Identification - Government issued photo I.D. (passport, driver's license, etc.). Pre-registration and onsite: Proof of Assignment.

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Print Media and News Wire Services - Reporters and editors from magazines, newspapers, trade publications, and wire services are eligible for media registration.

Proof of Assignment: Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable) AND EITHER a copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title, and media outlet's logo OR an offi cial letter of assignment from your media outlet are required.

Photographers - Eligible photographers include photographers from magazines, newspapers, trade publications, and wire services.

Proof of Assignment: A copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title, and media outlet's logo AND EITHER an example of your work (e.g., a photo attributed to you) OR an offi cial letter of assignment from your media outlet are required.

Broadcast Media - Eligible broadcast media include television and radio broadcast reporters, camera/ sound crew, and producers from news organizations. Please note: Each member of a broadcast crew must register separately. Broadcast programs not affi liated with a major network or national cable news station are also required to provide a published listing of the show's market(s) and airing schedule. Proof of Assignment: A copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo AND an offi cial letter of assignment from your media outlet are required. Freelance Writers - Freelance reporters working on assignments for an accredited news organization are eligible. Those who freelance occasionally and/or are employed by non-news organizations are not eligible for media registration.

Proof of Assignment: Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable) AND an offi cial letter of assignment from a publisher, editor- in-chief, or managing editor indicating that you are covering the event for that publication are required.

Online Publications - Reporters and editors from online publications are eligible. An online news outlet must be a previously established, independent site that contains regularly updated original news content above and beyond links, forums, troubleshooting tips, and reader contributors, has a readership of more than 1,000 per month, and has covered the space industry before. Fan sites, Web logs, and personal Web sites do not qualify for media badges.

Proof of Assignment: Links to two bylined articles clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months AND EITHER a copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo OR a copy of your online publication's home page and the masthead page with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity OR an offi cial letter of assignment from your media outlet are required.

University Publications - University publications are limited to one media representative.

Proof of Assignment: Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable) AND EITHER a copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo OR an offi cial letter of assignment from the university are required.

Others Not Eligible Marketing, advertising, public relations, account, and sales representatives or executives, presidents, publishers, consultants, authors, analysts, and researchers may not register as media.

**Anyone whose principal purpose for attending the event is, in our judgment, for reasons other than covering them as working news media may not register as media.

***Companions and other non-credentialed guests of media representatives are not eligible for complimentary media registration.