The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Japan Open Innovation Prize Recognizes Sierra Space

Working with Oita Airport Landing Study Partners on Dream Chaser Landing Scenario

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Tom Patton
Feb 11, 2025
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A plan to investigate bringing the Dream Chaser spaceplane to Oita Airport in Japan has resulted in a Japan Open Innovation Prize being awarded to Sierra Space and a consortium of distinguished Japanese partners.

Sierra Space and its partners Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Kanematsu Corporation, Oita Prefecture, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire I…

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