WASHINGTON -- News briefings, photo opportunities, and other media events at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., are set for the upcoming landing of NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars.

NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission will deliver the 1-ton, car-size robotic roving laboratory to the surface of Mars at 1:31 a.m. EDT Aug. 6 (10:31 p.m. PDT Aug. 5). Curiosity's landing will mark the start of a two-year prime mission to investigate whether one of the most intriguing places on Mars ever has offered an environment favorable for microbial life.

ACCREDITATION AND PARKING PASSES

News media representatives who wish to cover the rover landing and Mars surface operations from JPL must have accreditation in advance from the JPL Media Relations Office. The application period has been open since June 5 and some deadlines have passed. For more information, visit the credentialing website at: http://media-credentials.jpl.nasa.gov/

Media who have completed applications and received confirmation their applications have been approved may pick up credentials at JPL Visitor Reception during newsroom operating hours. Credentials must be picked up in person and valid photo identification must be shown. Non-U.S. citizens must bring their passport and visa or a permanent resident alien registration card. JPL is located at 4800 Oak Grove Dr. in Pasadena. Parking passes also will be distributed with credentials and will be essential for parking Aug. 5. The following times are all PDT.

The JPL Newsroom will open at 9 a.m. Aug. 1. Newsroom operating hours, subject to change, are:

Wednesday, Aug. 1 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 8:30 a.m. to round-the-clock Monday, Aug. 6 round-the-clock to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The JPL Newsroom telephone number is 818-354-5011.

NEWS BRIEFING AND TELEVISED EVENT SCHEDULE

News briefings will be held at JPL beginning Thursday, Aug. 2, and carried live on NASA Television. Additional events, including a NASA Social Media event Aug. 1 and landing commentary Aug. 5 will be televised. A full schedule of live news briefings is available at: http://www.nasa.gov/ntvnews and http://www.nasa.gov/msl

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NASA Announces Media Activities for Mars Curiosity Mission Landing