Sierra Space

This year, the ASGSR American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) awarded Dr. Robert Morrow its Fellow distinction. This honor is in recognition of distinguished scientific and social contributions to the advancement of gravitational and space research in the fields of life and physical sciences in areas of research, education, mentoring, outreach, and professional and public service. Only a select few are chosen each year and Dr. Robert Morrow’s contribution to environmental systems, among other sectors, earned him this privilege.   We’re proud to have him on our team.

Thanks to Rep. Dale Strong’s support for U.S. commercial space, we welcome the SPACEPORT Act, which will provide federal funding for spaceport infrastructure projects, including Huntsville International Spaceport. This legislation will enhance spaceport capabilities, directly benefiting the landing and operation of our Dream Chaser spaceplane. By strengthening spaceport infrastructure, we are paving the way for the future of commercial space transportation and its potential to revolutionize humanity's access to space. Link: https://lnkd.in/efT-Q5ks

LaShawn Buckley, VP Destinations and In-Space Infrastructure, and Dr. Tom Marshburn, Chief Astronaut & VP Human Factors Engineering, attended the U.S. Department of Commerce Certified Space Business Mission to the UAE, coinciding with the Abu Dhabi Space Debate. The event, which brought together 150 leaders from government, aerospace, industry, and academia, including U.S. Ambassador Martina Strong and UAE Space Agency Director General H.E. Salem Al Qubaisi, provided a platform to engage with top Emirati and U.S. officials and explore project and investment opportunities in the UAE's space sector. We look forward to leveraging these connections to drive innovation in the commercial space industry.

We are leveraging the power of physics-informed neural networks to predict the future locations of orbital debris with NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing. This solution will not only enhance prediction accuracy but also significantly reduces computational overhead to ensure the safety and operational integrity of space assets. Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eBuX4guu

Sierra Space contributed key components to the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which is headed to Jupiter's moon Europa.   Delivered items include two Solar Array Drive Actuators (SADAs), Thermal Louvers, and a cover system for the MASPEX instrument. The SADAs, made in Durham, North Carolina, rotate the large solar arrays (46.5 feet by 13.5 feet) to face the sun and transmit power and signals. The MASPEX cover system and Thermal Louvers, both made in Louisville, Colorado, manage gas collection and regulate the spacecraft’s temperature.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3EKKWqn Photo credit: NASA

We welcome you to join us along with NOVA | PBS today for a Virtual Field trip of our LIFE 285 inflatable space habitat. Livestream scheduled to begin at 1PM ET at the link below: https://bit.ly/3D2jBvE

Sierra Space will collaborate with Astral Materials and Space Forge to advance semiconductor technology in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). These new relationships will leverage microgravity for high-quality semiconductor crystal growth and next-generation material production. Press Release: https://lnkd.in/ddRQ2P7Y

Are you a student, teacher, or part of a school/community organization interested in space exploration? Join NOVA Education on Dec. 5 at 1pm ET for a virtual tour of our innovative inflatable space station technology.   In this virtual field trip, Sierra Space VP of Space Destinations Systems LaShawn Buckley and engineer and program manager Elizabeth Licavoli, MBA will guide us through the production, testing, and a tour inside a fully inflated habitat.   Register: https://lnkd.in/eSrb-2ae

As our first Shooting Star cargo module undergoes final testing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, our second and third cargo modules are in build at our Dream Factory in Colorado. These modules significantly increase the cargo capacity of Dream Chaser and provide versatile pressurized and unpressurized cargo capability.

In 2026, our Trash Compaction and Processing System (TCPS) will be tested aboard the ISS. This groundbreaking technology will be critical for future space exploration, handling waste management, stowage, and water reclamation for long-duration missions. TCPS will effectively reduce the volume of trash generated by astronauts and recover nearly all water entrained in the trash for further use. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHet2ESJ