For the past 10 years, Sierra Nevada Corporation has been chasing the dream of creating a small, lifting-body spacecraft that could be used to deliver cargo and eventually humans to the International Space Station. Fittingly, that spacecraft is known as Dream Chaser, and on Wednesday it took another step toward SNC’s goal of achieving orbital flight with the completion of its first captive carry test flight.
Dream Chaser Completes Successful Captive Carry Test
Key Takeaways:
- Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser spacecraft, a lifting-body vehicle intended for cargo and human transport to the ISS, successfully completed its first captive carry test flight.
- During the test, a Chinook helicopter carried the Dream Chaser to simulate flight conditions, allowing the mission control team to collect crucial operational data for future improvements.
- This successful test marks a key milestone in the Dream Chaser's development, progressing it toward a second captive carry test, free flight testing, and ultimately orbital spaceflight.
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