Dream Chaser space plane faces uncertain future in NASA’s push for the moon

Dream Chaser, a commercial U.S. space plane in development for decades, faces an uncertain future as NASA's moon-focused plans exclude aircraft-style spacecraft requiring atmospheric flight. Despite being designed as a reusable alternative to traditional capsules, Dream Chaser has repeatedly missed technical deadlines and lost ISS resupply contracts, while cheaper reusable rockets from SpaceX have undermined its economic advantages. The spacecraft's first demonstration flight remains scheduled for later this year, but analysts suggest it may be its last without securing new ISS or national defense contracts.