Question Dream chaser first flight?

[richfororbit]

Hi,

I had a view of the Dream Chaser's site, when does this vehicle eventually go up on its first mission?

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I think they are planning another drop test for this Spring. Can't seem to find the link for it but I'd read they wanted to get more data from the test article. Maybe this time both mains will drop and they will get a good recovery.

 

[K_Jameson]

We're talking about the unmanned cargo version, right?
The unpressurized cargo module seen in the promotional videos is only a concept or there is a real plan to realize it?

 

[Kyle]

We're talking about the unmanned cargo version, right?
The unpressurized cargo module seen in the promotional videos is only a concept or there is a real plan to realize it?

It's been funded as a part of NASA's CRS-2 program, along with Orbital ATK and SpaceX.

 

[PhantomCruiser]

They've also made a deal with ESA.

http://spacenews.com/europe-to-invest-in-sierra-nevadas-dream-chaser-cargo-vehicle/