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Dream Chaser Aims for 2026 Flight Amid ISS Changes

10/24/2025

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Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser, developed for NASA, now targets its first flight in late 2026 after delays.
NASA and Sierra Space shifted the mission from International Space Station cargo service to a free-flying demonstration, with Reverence in development.
The Dream Chaser can carry up to 11,500 pounds of cargo and features a disposable module.
The International Space Station is set to end operations in 2030, adding urgency.

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Story summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser, developed for NASA, now targets its first flight in late 2026 after delays.
NASA and Sierra Space shifted the mission from International Space Station cargo service to a free-flying demonstration, with Reverence in development.
The Dream Chaser can carry up to 11,500 pounds of cargo and features a disposable module.
The International Space Station is set to end operations in 2030, adding urgency.