Seven US Companies Collaborate with NASA to Advance Space Capabilities:https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/seven-us-companies-collaborate-with-nasa-to-advance-space-capabilitiesQuote from: NASASierra Space is collaborating with NASA for the development of the company’s commercial low Earth orbit ecosystem, including next-generation space transportation, in-space infrastructure, and expandable and tailorable space facilities providing a human presence in low Earth orbit.
Sierra Space is collaborating with NASA for the development of the company’s commercial low Earth orbit ecosystem, including next-generation space transportation, in-space infrastructure, and expandable and tailorable space facilities providing a human presence in low Earth orbit.
NASA's Joel Montalbano said the agency's current expectation is that Dream Chaser's debut flight to the ISS will take place during the first half of 2024; but acknowledged that potential delays to the Vulcan rocket and spacecraft may require further adjustments to the right.
https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/1683886557340610591QuoteNASA's Joel Montalbano said the agency's current expectation is that Dream Chaser's debut flight to the ISS will take place during the first half of 2024; but acknowledged that potential delays to the Vulcan rocket and spacecraft may require further adjustments to the right.
Sierra Space hosted its third official Dream Chaser training for @NASA astronauts. The three astronauts – Mike Barratt, Matt Dominick and Jeanette Epps – are members of NASA’s #SpaceX #Crew8 mission and may be the first to welcome Dream Chaser to the ISS.https://www.sierraspace.com/newsroom/press-releases/sierra-space-hosts-dream-chaser-training-for-three-nasa-astronauts/
Quote from: yg1968 on 06/16/2023 02:58 amSeven US Companies Collaborate with NASA to Advance Space Capabilities:https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/seven-us-companies-collaborate-with-nasa-to-advance-space-capabilitiesQuote from: NASASierra Space is collaborating with NASA for the development of the company’s commercial low Earth orbit ecosystem, including next-generation space transportation, in-space infrastructure, and expandable and tailorable space facilities providing a human presence in low Earth orbit.The Source Selection Statement has just been released (July 11th):https://www.nasa.gov/jsc/procurement/ccsc2
[...] (it's at 41 minutes of the audio):Quote from: the transcriptSteve Stich: [...] And then for our program, we're really excited to have our vehicles, you know, be there, potentially as the backbone for Angela's transportation system. Not only are we working with Boeing and SpaceX, but we've started [Space Act] agreements with other companies to have those transportation systems. Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and also, SpaceX as well with a, a derivative of perhaps Starship or Dragon. So we really want to see our vehicles carry forward. So perhaps, and it's really up to the companies to choose, but in some ways, if you utilize the vehicles we've developed, maybe that can lower the overall cost for them. Now, we have to look at how those vehicles fit into their, their mission needs, how many people that they need to carry, and where they put their space stations and so forth.https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/300
Steve Stich: [...] And then for our program, we're really excited to have our vehicles, you know, be there, potentially as the backbone for Angela's transportation system. Not only are we working with Boeing and SpaceX, but we've started [Space Act] agreements with other companies to have those transportation systems. Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and also, SpaceX as well with a, a derivative of perhaps Starship or Dragon. So we really want to see our vehicles carry forward. So perhaps, and it's really up to the companies to choose, but in some ways, if you utilize the vehicles we've developed, maybe that can lower the overall cost for them. Now, we have to look at how those vehicles fit into their, their mission needs, how many people that they need to carry, and where they put their space stations and so forth.
Through the agreement, Sierra Space will provide NASA with valuable insight and collaboration into its crewed Dream Chaser® spaceplane; new commercial space station architectures; and in-space logistics, refueling and servicing systems. NASA will advance deployment of Sierra Space’s platform and ecosystem by providing access to facilities and support for environmental and crew systems testing, tools and software.This SAA award by NASA provides support to a “pathfinder” space station, which serves as a technology demonstration for key elements of commercial space stations. Such demonstrations are vital steps to ultimately designing objects intended for sustained commercial habitation in orbit. The SAA is set to begin while the systems are in the design and development phases and last for five years – through on-orbit deployment later this decade.
The rudder was the first flight control surface to be installed on Dream Chaser and consists of almost 100% titanium.
The cargo module’s folded solar array "wing" being installed to the deployment and release mechanisms. These arrays provide reliable charging capabilities for all on-board batteries while in orbit.
Sierra Space is dedicated to ushering in the next era of space exploration with its revolutionary fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes.Under the #NASA CRS2 contract, the fleet (including Tenacity) will provide a minimum of seven uncrewed cargo service missions to and from the ISS.
This is the aft section of the first Dream Chaser spaceplane, where the fuel and helium tanks are located and where our cargo module will mate, helping Dream Chaser carry 12,000lbs of cargo.
Learn how the world’s only commercial spaceplane flies from launch to landing for its upcoming NASA CRS-2 mission to resupply the International Space Station. With its unique design, Dream Chaser incurs a 1.5g re-entry before landing at NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, making critical cargo accessible faster.
In January our team completed a performance test, swinging the Dream Chaser spaceplane's rudder through its full 60 degree rotation. The rudder which provides stability during re-entry can rotate 30 degrees to the left and to the right.
I have yet to see a confirmation of "heat shield complete" from Sierra Spacebut the claim is from "TheSpaceBucket" on youtube:
Quote from: BrightLight on 09/17/2023 10:22 pmI have yet to see a confirmation of "heat shield complete" from Sierra Spacebut the claim is from "TheSpaceBucket" on youtube:Just some attention seeker making a post for clicks and income, she's still a long way from having her heat shield fully installed. Note the brown/tan undersurface at the leading edge with blue painter's tape, that ain't reinforced carbon/carbon like on the Shuttle, that all still has to be covered with black tiles.
Quote from: JAFO on 09/18/2023 02:35 amQuote from: BrightLight on 09/17/2023 10:22 pmI have yet to see a confirmation of "heat shield complete" from Sierra Spacebut the claim is from "TheSpaceBucket" on youtube:Just some attention seeker making a post for clicks and income, she's still a long way from having her heat shield fully installed. Note the brown/tan undersurface at the leading edge with blue painter's tape, that ain't reinforced carbon/carbon like on the Shuttle, that all still has to be covered with black tiles. He only claims "heat shield probably complete," not "heat shield complete." He reasons based on 1. that video being recorded 6mo ago, and 2. DC's first flight schedule.No idea if he's right, but thought I should point out the subtle difference in what he claimed.
First Look: Sierra Space (@SierraSpaceCo) has provided NSF with these unreleased photos of Dream Chaser Tenacity's Thermal Protection System (TPS) tiles, as she continues preparations for her maiden flight to the ISS on ULA's Vulcan rocket.Sierra Space notes the difference between black and white is an additive to the outer glass coating. Each tile is unique in design, and differ in size, shape, thickness, and density. They plan to re-waterproof between missions similar to Shuttle.
