Dream Chaser spaceplane aces shock, vibration, and thermal testing. Prepping for Florida launch site for a historic space supply mission.
Sierra Space’s first Dream Chaser spaceplane has successfully completed a series of critical tests, paving the way for its journey to the launch site in Florida.Sierra Space, a frontrunner in commercial space ventures and emerging defense technologies, has unveiled a remarkable achievement. The company announced that they’ve finished tough tests on their advanced Dream Chaser spaceship, called Tenacity, and its cargo companion, Shooting Star.
“Successful completion of an incredibly rigorous environmental testing campaign in close partnership with NASA is a significant milestone and puts Dream Chaser on track for operations later this year,” statedDream Chaser and Shooting Star went through tough tests for shock, vibration, and handling extreme temperatures at the Armstrong Test Facility. In December, they didto ensure everything would hold up during launch.
Here, they’ll undergo additional tests to ensure they can handle the loud noises and electromagnetic interference of launch. They’ll also receive some finishing touches on their thermal protection system, making sure they’re shielded from the scorching heat of atmospheric re-entry., aptly named for its tenacity, is the first of a planned fleet of spaceplanes.
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