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 for reusable space vehicles.
Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane, designed to deliver supplies to the ISS, is cleared to begin landing in Huntsville, potentially as early as next year.
The Dream Chaser is a reusable vehicle with planned uncrewed and crewed configurations, expected to create a sonic boom upon reentry.
While Huntsville has a rich history in aerospace, local residents expressed mixed opinions about the spaceplane landings during public hearings.
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.
