Why pharma firms are going to Earth’s orbit in search of new cancer drugs
A space capsule 300 miles above us is growing the tiny crystals of a potential cancer drug in microgravity
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HISTORICAL FACTS: Varda - Caught on Camera
Varda Raises $187 Million To Propel In-Space Medicine Manufacturing
Varda Space Industries completed a $187 million Series C funding round in July, lifting the total capital haul for the space startup to $329 million. Natural Capital and Shrug Capital led the fundraiser, with participation from Founders Fund, Peter Thiel, Khosla Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Lux Capital and Also Capital.
Benzinga ·
That's a hat trick! Varda successfully returns 3rd space capsule from orbit
Varda Space has successfully landed its third reentry capsule back on Earth, delivering data for a U.S. Air Force advanced navigation systems technology demonstration.
Space ·
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Watch this private Varda Space capsule's blistering return to Earth in amazing onboard video
Varda Space's first off-Earth manufacturing capsule captured spectacular footage of its fiery homecoming last month.
Space ·
See Varda Space's private in-space manufacturing capsule's historic return to Earth in photos
Varda Space's successful reentry and recovery of an in-space pharmaceutical manufacturing capsule on Wednesday (Feb. 21) led to some gorgeous photography.
Space ·
Private Varda Space capsule returns to Earth with space-grown antiviral drug aboard
California startup Varda's first in-space manufacturing mission wrapped up on Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 21) with a touchdown of its capsule in northern Utah.
Space ·
Varda's 1st in-space manufacturing capsule to land in Utah this week
Varda Space Industries' first off-Earth manufacturing effort, a mission called W-1, is scheduled to land in northern Utah on Wednesday (Feb. 21).
Space ·
Building in zero gravity: the race to create factories in space
Tech companies see big benefits in making drugs, harvesting stem cells and growing crystals in ‘off-Earth’ conditions
The Guardian - US ·
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