- Sierra Space successfully completes the first mission Flight Operations Review with NASA for Dream Chaser Spaceplane’s debut to the International Space Station.
- The intensive week-long review involved a collaborative effort between Sierra Space and NASA, assessing over 200 critical mission elements.
October 26, 2023, LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Sierra Space, a foremost commercial space company, has announced the successful conclusion of the inaugural Flight Operations Review at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. This key accomplishment signifies a pivotal move in anticipation of the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s debut mission to the International Space Station.
The accomplishment emanated from a strong alliance between the Sierra Space Dream Chaser flight control team and NASA counterparts. Spanning a week and wrapping up on October 20, the review saw a union of representatives from Sierra Space and NASA. Over 200 critical elements, representing thousands of collective developmental hours, were thoroughly assessed.
“Precision and practice are paramount in the development of the revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplane, particularly in the context of rendezvous and berthing operations at the International Space Station,” said Tom Vice, CEO for Sierra Space. “Our team is committed to conducting simulation exercises for every facet of the mission, ensuring the highest likelihood of success and safety.”
Building on over three decades of spaceflight experience, Sierra Space introduces unmatched proficiency with the introduction of the pioneering commercial winged spaceplane, Dream Chaser. Under the Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS-2) contract, NASA has designated Dream Chaser to deliver crucial cargo, return, and disposal services for the International Space Station, spanning at least seven missions.
About Sierra Space
Sierra Space stands as a pioneering commercial space company, trailblazing innovation in the nascent Orbital Age™. Harnessing over 30 years and 500 missions of space flight legacy, Sierra Space is spearheading space transportation’s future with Dream Chaser®. Additionally, with the LIFE™ initiative, they are introducing a modular commercial habitation and science platform to Low Earth Orbit. Sierra Space also pioneers in various space-related systems, positioning itself as a linchpin in the burgeoning space economy.
