#dream-chaser tag

Will the Dream Chaser space plane ever fly in space?

Dream Chaser, a commercial space plane, is not part of NASA's moon plans but may still dock with the ISS in the future.

Willie Nelson announces 156th album 'Dream Chaser' & shows, shares title track

Willie Nelson releases his 156th album Dream Chaser on May 29, produced with Buddy Cannon and featuring a co-write with Bob Dylan.

Science

fromTechCrunch

7 months ago

Sierra Space's spaceplane faces a reinvention after NASA contract change | TechCrunch

NASA removed guaranteed ISS cargo purchases for Sierra Space's Dream Chaser, forcing the program to seek new customers and perform a free-flying 2026 demonstration.

fromArs Technica

7 months ago

Sierra's Dream Chaser is starting to resemble a nightmare

In its own statement on the announcement, Sierra Space said the new approach will provide it with more "flexibility" as the company seeks to attract national defense contracts. "Dream Chaser represents the future of versatile space transportation and mission flexibility," said Fatih Ozmen, executive chair at Sierra Space, in the statement. "This transition provides unique capabilities to meet the needs of diverse mission profiles, including emerging and existential threats and national security priorities that align with our acceleration into the Defense Tech market."

Science

Digital life

fromArs Technica

8 months ago

Is the Dream Chaser space plane ever going to launch into orbit?

Sierra's Dream Chaser propulsion system testing and certification delays hinder its initial spaceflight schedule.

Startup companies

fromThe Verge

11 months ago

The pursuit of better drugs through orbital space crystals

Space-grown crystals could revolutionize cancer treatments, offering safer and more efficient methods of drug delivery.