Wow, didn't realized that project was so advanced in its schedule. Looking at the photo I felt "this is no longer powerpoint or CGI. This is real."
Quote from: Archibald on 07/10/2013 08:00 amWow, didn't realized that project was so advanced in its schedule. Looking at the photo I felt "this is no longer powerpoint or CGI. This is real." Technically it's pretty far behind schedule.
Quote from: manboy on 07/10/2013 08:45 amQuote from: Archibald on 07/10/2013 08:00 amWow, didn't realized that project was so advanced in its schedule. Looking at the photo I felt "this is no longer powerpoint or CGI. This is real." Technically it's pretty far behind schedule.Only a few months behind flight test milestone in August and a month ahead for financial...http://www.sncspace.com/press_more_info.php?id=361
Quote from: Rocket Science on 07/10/2013 10:40 amQuote from: manboy on 07/10/2013 08:45 amQuote from: Archibald on 07/10/2013 08:00 amWow, didn't realized that project was so advanced in its schedule. Looking at the photo I felt "this is no longer powerpoint or CGI. This is real." Technically it's pretty far behind schedule.Only a few months behind flight test milestone in August and a month ahead for financial...http://www.sncspace.com/press_more_info.php?id=361And the drop test is a year behind schedule.
Tow Test and related overview/status update for Dream Chaser:http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/07/dream-chaser-opening-tow-tests-dryden/
Thanks for pointing out the towing dolly; when I first read about Dream Chaser's nose skid, I wondered how she was going to be towed, and now I know!
Dream Chaser – also known unofficially as “Eagle” – will also end her mission by landing on a runway, although there will be some key differences, especially during the actual touchdown.
The previous picture had the Skid strip on top of a dolly for towing.I wonder if they are going to actually let the skid strip touch the runway for any of these tests, or if they are just testing that the assembly doesn't collapse during the test. How do you fully test the skid strip during these towing tests ?
Quote from: Disco747 on 07/02/2013 03:43 pmThanks for pointing out the towing dolly; when I first read about Dream Chaser's nose skid, I wondered how she was going to be towed, and now I know! So that means that the entire (horizontal/pulling) load of the vehicle when towing is transferred through the skid... interesting!
Quote from: Lar on 07/12/2013 01:58 pmQuote from: Disco747 on 07/02/2013 03:43 pmThanks for pointing out the towing dolly; when I first read about Dream Chaser's nose skid, I wondered how she was going to be towed, and now I know! So that means that the entire (horizontal/pulling) load of the vehicle when towing is transferred through the skid... interesting!maybe - there appears to be three wheels up front and possibly an attachment to the DC body itself (blow up the picture) so maybe we need a better sideways shot??
Quote from: BrightLight on 07/12/2013 02:03 pmQuote from: Lar on 07/12/2013 01:58 pmQuote from: Disco747 on 07/02/2013 03:43 pmThanks for pointing out the towing dolly; when I first read about Dream Chaser's nose skid, I wondered how she was going to be towed, and now I know! So that means that the entire (horizontal/pulling) load of the vehicle when towing is transferred through the skid... interesting!maybe - there appears to be three wheels up front and possibly an attachment to the DC body itself (blow up the picture) so maybe we need a better sideways shot??I think that’s an angle illusion caused by the right rear main gear. I see only two on the dolly... Let's chip in and send Lee Jay there for a photo...
Quote from: Rocket Science on 07/12/2013 02:11 pmQuote from: BrightLight on 07/12/2013 02:03 pmQuote from: Lar on 07/12/2013 01:58 pmQuote from: Disco747 on 07/02/2013 03:43 pmThanks for pointing out the towing dolly; when I first read about Dream Chaser's nose skid, I wondered how she was going to be towed, and now I know! So that means that the entire (horizontal/pulling) load of the vehicle when towing is transferred through the skid... interesting!maybe - there appears to be three wheels up front and possibly an attachment to the DC body itself (blow up the picture) so maybe we need a better sideways shot??I think that’s an angle illusion caused by the right rear main gear. I see only two on the dolly... Let's chip in and send Lee Jay there for a photo... Your probably right on the "third wheel" and ...how much will Lee Jay need?
