"Stunning Video: Private Space Capsule's Hypersonic Return to Earth"

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Varda Space's private space capsule, part of the W-1 mission, successfully returned to Earth with space-grown crystals of the antiviral drug Ritonavir. The capsule, designed for in-space manufacturing, captured stunning footage of its reentry, reaching hypersonic speeds before landing in Utah. Varda aims to revolutionize in-space manufacturing by offering an autonomous capsule that serves as both a minifactory and a return vehicle, eliminating the need for human presence in low Earth orbit. The successful mission marks a significant step forward for Varda's ambitions in the nascent in-space manufacturing industry.
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