Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Dream Chaser Test Flight

The Dream Chaser spacecraft successfully completed its first unmanned test flight Saturday, but not without some drama.

Dropped from a helicopter at 12,000 feet, Dream Chaser glided to a perfect runway touchdown.  One of the landing gear failed to deploy, however, and the craft skidded off the runway.  Damage to the vehicle was minimal.

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