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The World's First Commercial Space Plane Is (Almost) Ready for Takeoff

Sierra Space's uncrewed spaceplane, Tenacity, arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its first flight to the International Space Station.
The spaceplane and cargo module underwent vibration testing at the Space Environments Complex before heading to Kennedy.
The Dream Chaser spaceplane and Shooting Star cargo module will perform at least seven cargo missions to the ISS to expand commercial resupply services in low Earth orbit.

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The $1,400,000,000 Dream Chaser plane that will take humans to space

Sierra Space Dream Chaser is the world’s first commercial spaceplane (Picture: Sierra Space) After more than a decade in development, the world’s first commercial spaceplane is ready to fly. The Dream Chaser Tenacity spacecraft will take its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit later this year, carrying over 7,800 pounds (3,540kg) of cargo. Sierra Space, the US company behind the spacecraft, was one of three …

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Phys.org

NASA, Sierra Space deliver Dream Chaser spaceplane to Florida for launch preparation

As part of NASA's efforts to expand commercial resupply in low Earth orbit, Sierra Space's uncrewed spaceplane arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its first flight to the International Space Station.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Ars Technica

First Dream Chaser spaceplane needs more work when it gets to launch site

The rest of Dream Chaser's heat shield tiles will be installed at Kennedy Space Center.

3 months ago·United States

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Space

Dream Chaser space plane arrives in Florida ahead of 1st launch to ISS

Dream Chaser is almost ready for its first mission. The space plane Tenacity and a cargo module are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for final testing ahead of an ISS launch.

2 months ago·United States

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Mashable

NASA Will Soon Try SpaceX's Rival For Cargo Delivery To International Space Station

It could impact SpaceX's business.

2 months ago·United States

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Wccftech

NASA's Cargo Space Plane Dream Chaser Readies For First Flight This Year

NASA is ready to add another spaceship to its fleet as the agency enters the final stages of pre flight testing for Sierra Space's Dream Chaser space plane.

2 months ago

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