Author Topic: SNC Dream Chaser UPDATE Thread (Read 395824 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #40 on:** 01/30/2013 03:49 PM »

Lockheed have joined SNC to help with the certification as an exclusive partner and will use LM facilities, including MAF.

That's the big announcement.

BrightLight · « **Reply #41 on:** 01/30/2013 03:50 PM »

from Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Sirangelo: Adding LockMart to the Dream Chaser shuttle program....

BrightLight · « **Reply #42 on:** 01/30/2013 03:51 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Bringing in LockMart will leverage company's work with both Orion and its aircraft operations. Expansion includes LockMart manufacturing

gladiator1332 · « **Reply #43 on:** 01/30/2013 03:53 PM »

Woah! That's some big name support / big money support for this program! Awesome news!

BrightLight · « **Reply #44 on:** 01/30/2013 03:55 PM »

Jeff Foust ‏@jeff_foust

Jim Crocker, Lockheed Martin: we will have dozens of people who will be helping on the Dream Chaser certification work.

BrightLight · « **Reply #45 on:** 01/30/2013 04:01 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Michelle from the Governor's Office has now finished up. Sirangelo is now thanking the press corps. #SNC

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #46 on:** 01/30/2013 04:02 PM »

Heh, Lee Jay gets the first question

Flight tests will last 30-40 seconds (drop and land on the runway). Then aero data on next tests. (Two to five flights).

Then on the Flight Test Vehicle - piloted.

BrightLight · « **Reply #47 on:** 01/30/2013 04:02 PM »

ouglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Sirangelo #SNC: Will do a number of flight tests, not a fixed number. continue to test til we get to a place of being comfortable.

BrightLight · « **Reply #48 on:** 01/30/2013 04:05 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Voss #SNC: Will use engineering model and then a second Dream Chaser (which LM is helping on) for more tests, including piloted.

Voss: First flight and then between 2 and 5 more flights to get all the data we need.

BrightLight · « **Reply #49 on:** 01/30/2013 04:05 PM »

Jeff Foust ‏@jeff_foust

Sirangelo won't disclose specific value of LM deal, but calls it "significant multimillion dollar contract".

BrightLight · « **Reply #50 on:** 01/30/2013 04:06 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Crocker: LM was competitively selected for partnership, can leverage deep knowledge of composites for aircraft, spacecraft. #snc

BrightLight · « **Reply #51 on:** 01/30/2013 04:07 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Sirangelo: Will be testing orbital vehicle within a couple of years. #SNC NASA expects to choose providers in 2017.

BrightLight · « **Reply #52 on:** 01/30/2013 04:08 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Sirangelo #SNC: Baselining 25 to 30 mission life to Dream Chaser, possibly more. We'll build as many vehicles as needed for market.

Robotbeat · « **Reply #53 on:** 01/30/2013 04:09 PM »

LockMart definitely knows what the heck they're doing. Very good choice.

Dreamchaser's stock went up in my book.

BrightLight · « **Reply #54 on:** 01/30/2013 04:14 PM »

Jeff Foust ‏@jeff_foust

Voss: we're right on schedule for our CCiCap milestones, actually under budget.

BrightLight · « **Reply #55 on:** 01/30/2013 04:20 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Sirangelo: Could fly orbital tourists on Dream Chaser. #SNC

Sirangelo, #SNC: Dream Chaser could act as a science platform unmanned, satellite servicing, missions involving changes of orbit

BrightLight · « **Reply #56 on:** 01/30/2013 04:22 PM »

Douglas Messier ‏@spacecom

Sirangelo #SNC: Could provide services to other nations that want space programs but won't or can't invest the money in own capability.

BrightLight · « **Reply #57 on:** 01/30/2013 04:27 PM »

Lockheed Martin ‏@LockheedMartin

We’re joining Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser team. Learn about our new role on this next-gen spacecraft

BrightLight · « **Reply #58 on:** 01/30/2013 04:28 PM »

Jeff Foust ‏@jeff_foust

Sirangelo: Lockheed a sub under SNC's CPC contract for certification work; separate contract for work as part of CCICap award.

BrightLight · « **Reply #59 on:** 01/30/2013 04:29 PM »

article in Denver post about LM and SNC and the Dream Chaser
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_22480179/lockheed-martin-joins-forces-louisville-based-sierra-nevada?source=rss