Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago

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After months of initial shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and other forms of testing, Dream Chaser Tenacity, the first test article set to launch, has officially moved on to its final steps. In an official statement from Sierra Space, they outlined some of the upcoming plans involving even more testing, finishing the heat shield, and eventually integrating the vehicle with Vulcan.

While some of the initial delays pushed this maiden flight back, missing its first ride on Vulcan, it still is not far away from another launch opportunity. Here I will go more in-depth into the exact vehicle progress, heat shield completion, the upcoming launch schedule, and more.

Full article here - thespacebucket.com/dream-chaser-tenacity-is-preparing-for-final-heat-shield-application

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Credit:
ULA - youtube.com/user/UnitedLaunchAlliance
SNC - youtube.com/user/sierranevadacorp

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - The Road to Launch
3:41 - New Reuse Opportunities