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Sierra Space has revised the inaugural flight plan for its Dream Chaser spaceplane from a cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to a free-flying demonstration mission. This change, agreed upon with NASA, aims to validate technology and test systems in orbit while addressing certification delays, particularly with the propulsion system. The flight, set for late 2026, will focus on autonomous operations and critical system demonstrations, although it will not dock with the ISS.