Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
A company called Sierra Space has been working on a modern spaceplane known as Dream Chaser. With the first launch scheduled to happen in 2025, we are not far away as they complete final testing and assembly on the first test article, named Tenacity.
One of the main focuses of this reusable vehicle has been its heat shield, which will determine not only its ability to reenter the atmosphere in one piece but also launch consistently with limited refurbishment between flights. Interestingly, the company is already working on a new heat shield for the second test article.
Full article here - thespacebucket.com/dream-chaser-is-already-getting-a-new-heat-shield
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
NASA - youtube.com/channel/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ
SNC - youtube.com/user/sierranevadacorp
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - New Heat Shield
4:02 - Heat Shield Design
A company called Sierra Space has been working on a modern spaceplane known as Dream Chaser. With the first launch scheduled to happen in 2025, we are not far away as they complete final testing and assembly on the first test article, named Tenacity.
One of the main focuses of this reusable vehicle has been its heat shield, which will determine not only its ability to reenter the atmosphere in one piece but also launch consistently with limited refurbishment between flights. Interestingly, the company is already working on a new heat shield for the second test article.
Full article here - thespacebucket.com/dream-chaser-is-already-getting-a-new-heat-shield
For more space-related content check out - thespacebucket.com
Credit:
NASA - youtube.com/channel/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ
SNC - youtube.com/user/sierranevadacorp
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - New Heat Shield
4:02 - Heat Shield Design
