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 (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft, designed to deliver cargo and eventually crew to the International Space Station, successfully completed its first captive carry test flight.
- During the test, a Chinook helicopter lifted the Dream Chaser, allowing the mission control team to collect vital operational data and monitor its performance in simulated flight conditions.
- This successful test marks a crucial step toward orbital flight, with a second captive carry test and then a free flight test planned to further inform vehicle design and production.
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