Dream Chaser Flight Test Article crash lands and rolls

Ainz — 10/28/2013 11:43:03 PM (archived)

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Conflicting reports on the extent of damage to Sierra Nevada's only FTA. This one was never intended to fly in space, strictly for air drop flight tests, so maybe it can be patched up and rejoin testing. OTOH, this could kill their chances. LockMart is contracted to build a second vehicle, but that one won't be finished for a few years, and is intended as a full on orbital spacecraft. Here's wishing SNC the best of luck.

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Dream Chaser Flight Test Article crash lands and rolls - Ainz - 10/28/2013 11:43:03 PM
- F5 landing gear? Wonder if they got it out of a bone yard. n/t - RobVG - 10/30/2013 11:44:39 PM
  - Sounds odd at first, but it's not uncommon... - Ainz - 11/1/2013 4:03:52 AM
  - Re: F5 landing gear? Wonder if they got it out of a bone yard. n/t - TB - 10/30/2013 11:57:16 PM
    - Which one? Any Pics? n/t - RobVG - 10/31/2013 3:33:53 AM
      - This one had F-4 gear. - TB - 10/31/2013 6:11:06 PM
        
        Very cool... - Ainz - 11/1/2013 7:40:13 PM
        
        Jet engines for landings and takeoffs. - TB - 11/1/2013 8:19:56 PM
- A video of the flight - TB - 10/29/2013 6:03:21 PM
  - P.S. - TB - 10/29/2013 11:56:25 PM
    - Cool video, and SNC says it landed Sunny Side Up after all,...great news - Ainz - 10/30/2013 10:56:28 PM
      - Thanks! Good info. - TB - 10/30/2013 11:22:34 PM

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