HUNTSVILLE, AL - August 24, 2017 - Teledyne Brown Engineering is announcing a partnership with the Huntsville International Airport to pursue Federal Aviation Administration part 433 and 435 to land Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser spacecraft. The company first proposed this innovative approach to the commercialization of low-Earth orbit in 2014 and led a feasibility study proving the compatibility of the spacecraft on current runway environments.
Teledyne Brown Engineering has supported essentially every major U.S. space initiative, from Jupiter through the space shuttle, International Space Station (ISS), and constellation programs. The company is based in Huntsville, Alabama where it was started over 60 years ago.
“We felt very strongly that the company should continue our legacy by being a part of the team to enable the Dream Chaser to land in Huntsville”, stated Jan Hess, Teledyne Brown Engineering President. “Huntsville is perfectly positioned geographically, economically and possesses an experienced workforce that is committed to making our city the key location for this significant effort.”
The Dream Chaser spacecraft is a reusable, multi-mission space utility vehicle (SUV). It is capable of transportation services to and from low-Earth orbit, where the ISS resides, and is the only commercial, lifting-body vehicle capable of a runway landing.
The licensing effort is expected to take about two years with the goal of landing the first space plane mission ever at a commercial airport in five years.
About Teledyne Brown Engineering
Teledyne Brown Engineering is an industry leader in full-spectrum engineering and advanced manufacturing solutions for harsh environments for the space, defense, energy, and marine industries. For over six decades the company has successfully delivered innovative systems, integration, operations and technology development worldwide. For more information about Teledyne Brown Engineering visit: www.tbe.com
About Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) is a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics and engineered systems. Teledyne Technologies has multiple operations in the United States and worldwide. More information about Teledyne Technologies can be found at www.teledyne.com
