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Vulcan Rocket’s Second Flight Swaps Dream Chaser for Dummy Payload – What Happens Next Will Shock You

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Launch Alliance’s plans for the second flight of its Vulcan rocket have shifted, with a dummy payload set to replace Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane in September. This change allows ULA to potentially start launching US military satellites on the new rocket by the year’s end. CEO Tory Bruno shared the altered flight plan for the second Vulcan rocket during a recent conference call with reporters. Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser …

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Launch “Exclusive: ULA Replaces Dream Chaser with Inert Payload on Second Vulcan Centaur Mission – Find Out Why!”

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Washington, D.C. – United Launch Alliance has made the decision to carry an inert payload and instrumentation on its upcoming Vulcan Centaur mission, Cert-2, as Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser will not be ready for launch this fall. CEO Tory Bruno announced the new schedule, with Cert-2 now set for September, during a media briefing on June 26. The inert payload was originally intended as a backup for the first Vulcan launch, in case of delays …

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**TORNADO ALERT:** KOCO 5 Storm Chaser Captures Jaw-Dropping Footage of Tornado near Mustang

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A tornado wreaked havoc near Mustang, causing significant damage in the area. The intense storm was captured by KOCO 5’s Storm Chaser Nick Smith as it touched down near Cimarron Road and Reno Avenue, moving eastward at a speed of around 30 mph towards Oklahoma City. Residents were urged to take shelter as the tornado made its way through the densely populated part of town. Smith’s footage provided a firsthand look …

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Spaceplane Sierra Space Dream Chaser Completes Testing Ahead of Launch Pad Arrival – Milestone Reached!

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Sandusky, Ohio – Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane has completed its environmental testing at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility, marking a significant milestone towards its upcoming launch. The spacecraft underwent rigorous shock and vibration testing before enduring thermal vacuum testing in a chamber where temperatures ranged from -150°F to 250°F. Sierra Space CEO, Tom Vice, expressed excitement about the successful completion of the testing campaign, stating that it puts Dream Chaser on track for operations …

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Spaceplane Dream Chaser Set to Embark on First Mission to ISS, Prepares for Launch from Florida

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida – Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane is gearing up for its first mission, set to launch atop a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket bound for the International Space Station. The spacecraft is currently undergoing final preparations at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio before shipping to its launch site in Florida. After completing a series of environmental tests in Ohio, including shock and vibration tests, the Dream Chaser is now …

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