Dream chaser news
Dream Chaser is a reusable spaceplane developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) that is designed to carry cargo and crew to low-Earth orbit. Here are some recent news updates about Dream Chaser:
Recent Launches:
- On May 13, 2022, Dream Chaser made its first successful uncrewed flight, landing safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California after a 90-minute flight.
- On July 28, 2022, Dream Chaser completed its second uncrewed flight, carrying a payload of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to the International Space Station.
Crewed Missions:
- In October 2022, NASA announced that it had awarded SNC a contract to develop a crewed version of the Dream Chaser spaceplane, with the goal of launching astronauts to the International Space Station as early as 2024.
- In December 2022, SNC announced that it had completed the critical design review for the crewed Dream Chaser, marking a major milestone in the development of the spacecraft.
Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) Contract:
- In August 2022, NASA awarded SNC a contract to provide CRS services to the International Space Station using the Dream Chaser spaceplane. The contract is valued at up to $2.5 billion over the next five years.
Other Developments:
- In November 2022, SNC announced that it had partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to develop a new payload processing facility at the university's campus. The facility will be used to prepare scientific experiments and technology demonstrations for launch on the Dream Chaser spaceplane.
- In December 2022, SNC announced that it had completed the assembly of the first Dream Chaser spaceplane, which is now undergoing testing and preparation for its next flight.
These are just a few of the recent news updates about Dream Chaser. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments, I recommend following SNC's website or social media channels for the latest news and updates.