Dream Chaser will operate with two configurations, crewed and uncrewed. [Courtesy: NASA]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has approved Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) as a commercial space reentry site.
Sierra Space's reusable *Dream Chaser* spaceplane is cleared to begin landing at KHSV, potentially as soon as next year, to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
While Huntsville has a long history of aerospace support, local reactions are mixed, with some embracing the development and others expressing concerns about noise from the spaceplane's reentry.
The Dream Chaser spaceplane is now cleared for landing at America’s next spaceport—Huntsville, Alabama.
On May 14, the FAA approved Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) to operate as a commercial space reentry site, where the Space Shuttle-esque Dream Chaser will begin making reentries from low-Earth orbit (LEO).
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
