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The Dream Chaser spacecraft is a reusable spaceplane developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) for NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) missions to the International Space Station (ISS). Designed to launch atop a conventional rocket and land on a runway like an airplane, Dream Chaser offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for transporting cargo to and from the ISS. Its unique lifting-body design allows for gentle re-entry and runway landing, enabling quick access to cargo upon return and reducing the stresses on scientific experiments and equipment. The spacecraft can carry up to 5,500 kilograms of pressurized and unpressurized cargo, including food, equipment, and research materials. With its adaptability for crewed missions and potential applications beyond ISS resupply, Dream Chaser represents a significant advancement in space transportation technology, contributing to the expansion of commercial space capabilities and the sustainability of long-term human presence in space.