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Sierra Space is a Defense Tech leader developing satellites, subsystems, spaceplanes, hypersonics & infrastructure for U.S. National Security
Sierra Nevada Corporation develops and delivers technologies for national defense and space exploration. The company specializes in satellite systems, propulsion technologies, and environmental systems for microgravity. It serves government and commercial sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for space missions and defense applications.
Company facts
- Legal name
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
- HQ
- Louisville, United States
- Founded
- 2021 · 5 yrs
- Stage
- series_d_plus
- Website
- www.sierraspace.com
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Milestones
Program transferred to Sierra Space, a subsidiary spun off from Sierra Nevada Corporation.
Conducted pivotal atmospheric test flight of Dream Chaser hardware.
Press coverage
- SpaceOps: Dream Chaser Reality Check
Aviation Week
- Sierra Nevada Unveils Cargo Version of Private Dream Chaser Space Plane
Space.com
- Sierra Space's Dream Chaser New Station Resupply Spacecraft for NASA
NASA
- Dream Chaser - Wikipedia
Wikipedia
- Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser Space Plane Aces Free-Flight Drop Test
Space.com
Active products by Sierra Nevada
1 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Dream Chaser Eagle | Research | Payload 5500 kg | 2024 | 72.8 |
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