Case Study: Sierra Space Accelerates Engineering Collaboration and Launch Preparation with iQ3Connect

Background

Sierra Space — Aerospace and space technology leader, developer of the Dream Chaser® spaceplane and advanced satellite vehicles.

Challenge

Sierra Space manages some of the world’s most complex engineering projects, including the Dream Chaser® Tenacity, with over one million components. Their teams needed a scalable way to:

• Visualize and collaborate on massive 3D assemblies, regardless of device or location

• Minimize costly and time-consuming custom software development

• Support critical launch preparation and contractual design evaluations across distributed engineering teams

Solution

iQ3Connect delivered a device-agnostic, WebXR-enabled platform for real-time 3D collaboration:

• Dream Chaser® Tenacity (1M+ components) and full satellite vehicle assemblies now run smoothly in multi-user, multi-device workspaces—including on tablets and smartphones

• Engineering teams access, review, and manipulate large-scale 3D models instantly—no downloads or custom builds required

• SSO integration enables secure, organization-wide access; WebXR supports both desktop and mobile experiences

Business Outcomes

• Dramatic Efficiency Gains:
  Engineering tasks that previously required up to four weeks of custom development can now be completed in as little as four hours.

• Rapid Adoption and Internal Impact:
  Multiple engineering teams were able to demonstrate the platform internally and externally within hours of receiving training

• Immediate Program Value:
  Integrated into Tenacity’s digital closeout and launch prep, iQ3Connect has already supported multiple DFX (Design for X) evaluations to fulfill contractual and compliance requirements

• Enterprise Collaboration Unlocked:
  Teams can review, discuss, and resolve design issues in real time, on any device—speeding up decision-making and reducing barriers to innovation

Conclusion

By leveraging iQ3Connect, Sierra Space has transformed how its teams interact with their most complex digital assets—accelerating engineering cycles, streamlining launch preparation, and fulfilling mission-critical contractual obligations with unmatched speed and flexibility.