Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Mission Faces Delays and Contract Changes
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Sierra Space's Dream Chaser cargo spaceplane's debut has been delayed to no earlier than late 2026, with a shift from docking to the ISS to a free-flyer mission, as part of a contract modification with NASA to allow more flexible testing and future mission capabilities.
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- NASA, Sierra Space Modify Commercial Resupply Services Contract NASA (.gov)
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- NASA modifies Dream Chaser ISS cargo contract as Sierra Space shifts to defense work SpaceNews
- NASA Adds to Sierra Space’s Uncertainty With Revised ISS Plan Bloomberg.com
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