The Dream Chaser Eagle is a Research robot developed by Sierra Nevada (United States), launched 2024.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
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Ranked #45 of 69 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #33 · worst #45
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One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 69 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
Dream Chaser Eagle is a research robot manufactured by Sierra Nevada Corporation. Dream Chaser engineering test article
At a glance
- Built for warehouse transport
- Used across aerospace, defense and space research
- Navigates using GPS and LiDAR SLAM
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Rated for operation at 150 to 300 °F
Buyer decision signals
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
- Founded
- 2021
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- warehouse transport
- Sub Category
- spaceplane
- Industries Served
- aerospace,defense,space research
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 2000
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- gps,lidar slam
Controls & integration2
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Safety & certification1
- Operating Temp
- -150 to 300 °F
Buying & support4
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Model Variants
- Dream Chaser Cargo System,Dream Chaser Crewed
- Availability Status
- prototype
- Countries Available
- US
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →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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