Media got their first look at Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane and its Shooting Star cargo module at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility on Feb. 1.
Nose-up and bathed in soft blue lights, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane and its Shooting Star cargo module cast dramatic shadows onto the walls of NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, as members of the media got their first glimpse of the towering 55-foot-tall stack on Feb. 1.
“Here, we have some of the world’s largest and most capable simulation and test facilities to test the harsh conditions that spacecraft will experience during launch and in flight."“Here, we have some of the world’s largest and most capable simulation and test facilities to test the harsh conditions that spacecraft will experience during launch and in flight,” Kenyon said.
Next up, Dream Chaser will move to a huge, in-ground vacuum chamber that will continue to simulate the space environment Dream Chaser will encounter on its mission. The spaceplane will be put through its paces, experiencing low ambient pressures, low-background temperatures, and dynamic solar heating.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Andy Kim sinks first lady Tammy Murphy in NJ Senate race’s first Democratic conventionHis victory shows he can get support of the rank-and-file Democrats he'll need to overcome Tammy Murphy's advantages.
Les mer »
“I’m Going to Tell You Everything”: A First Look at John Galliano’s Revealing Documentary‘High & Low: John Galliano’ examines the influential fashion designer’s rise and fall, told through interviews with Galliano as well as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Penélope Cruz, and more.
Les mer »
Twisters Trailer Provides First Look at Glen Powell-Led Disaster MovieAfter plenty of waiting, the first Twisters trailer has been released by Universal Pictures ahead of its July 19, 2024 release date.
Les mer »
‘Wicked' First Look: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in CostumeThe stars talk for the first time about playing the unlikeliest of friends, Glinda and Elphaba. With the teaser dropping during the Super Bowl, ‘Wicked’ is looking pretty…wonderful.
Les mer »
2024 Genesis G70 first drive, road test | Car ReviewsAuto123 gets in a first drive of the 2024 Genesis G70, which gets a more-powerful base engine to up the pleasure even more.
Les mer »
Disney Reveals First Look at ‘Moana 2’The sequel to the blockbuster musical opens later this year.
Les mer »