Virgin Galactic Completes Final Commercial Suborbital Spaceflight with VSS Unity
Virgin Galactic completes final commercial suborbital spaceflight with VSS Unity, carrying Turkish researcher and three private astronauts. Flight included experiments by Tuva Atasever, automated payloads from Purdue University and UC Berkeley. Private astronauts onboard were from SpaceX, real estate, and investment backgrounds. Commanded by Nicola Pecile with Jameel Janjua as pilot, marking 7th commercial flight for VSS Unity.
Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser Spacecraft Prepares for Debut Mission
Sierra Space’s futuristic Dream Chaser spacecraft, reminiscent of ‘Star Wars,’ is set to launch in September, aiming to test cargo capabilities before carrying human astronauts. With a unique design allowing for runway landings, the spacecraft represents a major advancement in private spaceflight. Stay tuned as Dream Chaser prepares for its inaugural mission, symbolizing a new era in space exploration.
Sierra Space Successfully Integrates Dream Chaser Spaceplane with Shooting Star Module at NASA Facility
On February 2, 2024, Sierra Space achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing test campaign as it successfully mated its Dream Chaser spaceplane to the Shooting Star module at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio. This development brings the…