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space-exploration2 years ago•5 min saved

Europe's Paradigm Shift: Reusable Spaceships and Strategic Autonomy in Spaceflight

The European Space Agency (ESA) and European spaceflight are undergoing a paradigm shift, with a focus on competition and commercial input. The ESA Council has announced two major projects: a competition for new launch vehicles to follow Ariane 6 and Vega-C, and the development of a new cargo vehicle for transport to and from the International Space Station (ISS) by 2028. The ESA aims to rectify the current "European launcher crisis" and increase cost-effectiveness and resilience. The agency will serve as the anchor customer, and the joint implementation of these projects will be prepared for the next Council Meeting in 2025.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#cargo-vehicle #european-space-agency #european-spaceflight

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Sierra Space's Vision for Dream Chaser and Inflatable Modules Unveiled

Sierra Space is preparing for the first launch of its cargo vehicle, Dream Chaser, as early as December. The company is also working on a version that can carry both crew and cargo, with plans for increased cargo capacity and the ability to support a six-person crew. Sierra Space is in talks with potential non-NASA U.S. government customers and customers interested in free-flying science missions. Additionally, the company is developing an expandable space station module called Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) for the Orbital Reef project, with plans to launch a standalone "pathfinder" version by the end of 2026 for commercial applications. Sierra Space recorded about $260 million in revenue in 2022 and has more than $3 billion in active contracts.

via SpaceNews|

#cargo-vehicle #dream-chaser #orbital-reef