On 9 November 2026 the FAA issued Sierra Space a Part 450 vehicle operator license for Dream Chaser reentries at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The license lasts five years and allows up to four reentries a year if the vehicle configuration and mission profile stay the same. The FAA said it was issued ahead of Sierra's targeted spring 2027 mission and within the 180-day decision period.
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