The International Space Station continues to act as humanity’s outpost in low-Earth orbit, a role that began at the turn of this century. However, the ISS is showing its age and plans are being advanced for its retirement around 2030. Several events on the Station in 2024 underlined just how the ISS program was dealing with several challenges.
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Sierra Space tests upcoming in-space habitat as other commercial space stations continue development
by John SharpOn Jan. 21, Sierra Space performed an “ultimate burst pressure test” on a full-scale model…
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Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser vehicle is one step closer to launching no earlier than the…
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After years of work, Sierra Space’s first Dream Chaser reusable spaceplane is almost ready to…
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Dream Chaser, the so-called “mini shuttle”, is set to bring back the capability of returning…
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SpaceX, Blue Origin, others highlighted in new NASA low-Earth orbit partnerships
by Tyler GrayOn June 15, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced its intention to partner…
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Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and Boeing announce Orbital Reef
Amid a year of momentous developments in commercial spaceflight, including the all-civilian Inspiration4 mission and…