Sierra Nevada Corporation Space

Sierra Space, founded in 1963 and based in Louisville, Colorado, is a leading aerospace company focused on the development of advanced space technologies for both commercial and national security applications. The company operates across several key areas including spacecraft design and manufacturing, human spaceflight solutions, and launch services. A core element of their current portfolio is the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable lifting-body vehicle designed for cargo delivery to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services-2 (CRS-2) contract, with the first uncrewed launch scheduled for 2024.

Beyond the Dream Chaser, Sierra Space is actively developing the LIFE (Large Integrated Facility for Extraterrestrial) habitat, intended to support long-duration space missions and potentially serve as a foundational element for future space stations. The company also provides a range of space systems and propulsion technologies, alongside expertise in areas like hypersonics. A significant focus is placed on leveraging microgravity environments for on-orbit biomanufacturing, offering advantages for production laboratories and manufacturing facilities.

Sierra Space positions itself as a key partner to U.S. National Security, delivering critical satellite technology, subsystems, and infrastructure. This dual focus on commercial space access and defense applications differentiates the company within the rapidly evolving space industry.