Dream Chaser

Sierra Nevada Space Systems recently announced its receipt of $26.6 million from NASA for its Commercial Crew Development Program.  This adds to the already $80 million NASA has invested in Sierra Nevada Space Systems.  Why all the investment from NASA? 

Sierra Nevada Space Systems has developed a vehicle called “Dream Chaser.”  Dream Chaser is intended to replace the former space shuttle program, with a purpose of “shuttling” astronauts back and forth to the International Space Station.  Currently, NASA pays $63 million dollars per seat to transport astronauts via the Russian Soyuz.

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Source:

http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/q-a-mark-sirangelo-on-dream-chaser-and-the-future-of-space-travel/10926?tag=nl.e660