The Dream Chaser Eagle is a Research robot developed by Sierra Nevada (United States), launched 2024.
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Overview
Dream Chaser Eagle is a research robot manufactured by Sierra Nevada Corporation. Dream Chaser engineering test article
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
NASA
Viability
Cargo mission still targeted for 2021
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5,500 kg
- Weight
- 9,000 kg
- Launch year
- 2024
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $1.7B
- Founded
- 2021
Detailed specifications
Other16
- Height Mm
- 2000
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- warehouse_transport
- Sub Category
- spaceplane
- Model Variants
- Dream Chaser Cargo System,Dream Chaser Crewed
- Operating Temp
- -150 to 300 °F
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- gps,lidar_slam
- Deployment Notes
- Supports over 70 successful NASA missions; contracted for NASA CRS2 cargo resupply to ISS; successful approach and landing test on November 11, 2017 at Edwards AFB.
- Youtube Video Id
- aG22EOLv9j0
- Industries Served
- aerospace,defense,space_research
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Availability Status
- prototype
- Countries Available
- US
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Dream Chaser is a reusable spacecraft designed for runway landings.,The spacecraft is capable of supporting various payloads.,Dream Chaser has been tested for its atmospheric flight and landing capabilities.,The spacecraft is designed for crewed and uncrewed transportation to and from Low Earth Orbit (LEO).,Dream Chaser has a < 1.5g re-entry profile and >1,500 km cross-range capability.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- NASA· United Statessource ↗
Company milestones
- Jan 2020MilestoneCargo mission still targeted for 2021
- Nov 2017DeploymentSuccessful free-flight test at Armstrong
- Jul 2016MilestoneCRS-2 integration certification milestone passed
- Oct 2013DeploymentFirst free-flight approach-and-landing test
- 2024DeploymentPlanned ISS demonstration mission
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Dream Chaser Eagle?
- The Dream Chaser Eagle is developed by Sierra Nevada, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Dream Chaser Eagle?
- The Dream Chaser Eagle is a Research robot made by Sierra Nevada.
- How much does the Dream Chaser Eagle cost?
- Pricing for the Dream Chaser Eagle is not publicly listed — contact Sierra Nevada for a quote.
- When was the Dream Chaser Eagle launched?
- The Dream Chaser Eagle was launched in 2024.
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