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 the `Dream Chaser` spaceplane.
Sierra Space's `Dream Chaser`, a reusable vehicle for delivering supplies to the International Space Station, could begin landing in Huntsville as early as next year.
Huntsville's established aerospace community largely supports the initiative, though some local residents have expressed concerns about potential sonic booms upon 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.
