A Day in the Life of an SNC Aerospace Engineer

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July 17, 2017

Follow SNC aerospace engineer, Eric Cain, as he shares behind-the-scenes access to Dream Chaser® spacecraft testing at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center.

Hi space enthusiasts! Engineer Eric Cain here. SNC gave me keys to the account today, so expect some cool behind-the-scenes access! pic.twitter.com/7Iqjfg8hY4

— Sierra Nevada Corp (@SierraNevCorp) July 17, 2017

 

I am currently working on location at @NASAArmstrong while the Dream Chaser® spacecraft is undergoing testing.

— Sierra Nevada Corp (@SierraNevCorp) July 17, 2017

 

Test days start very early! While it isn’t fun waking up this early to go to work, I am rewarded with an amazing view at sunrise! pic.twitter.com/OoWriKb1qL

— Sierra Nevada Corp (@SierraNevCorp) July 17, 2017

 

Today, we tow the Dream Chaser® spacecraft down the runway to ensure it steers straight on flight day. All that math is coming in handy! pic.twitter.com/LaHuX2ZmhZ

— Sierra Nevada Corp (@SierraNevCorp) July 17, 2017

 

If you've followed the Dream Chaser® spacecraft, you'll recognize the fuzzy dice! Took this pic helping power on electronics before testing. pic.twitter.com/Q7f1rHTf0m

— Sierra Nevada Corp (@SierraNevCorp) July 17, 2017

 

I waited at the end of the runway to see Dream Chaser® spacecraft braking to a stop. I'm excited to see it stop in this spot on flight day! pic.twitter.com/cpTjhbWUl9

— Sierra Nevada Corp (@SierraNevCorp) July 17, 2017