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space-industry7 months ago

Varda Unveils First In-House Spacecraft for On-Orbit Manufacturing

Varda Space Industries is launching its first in-house built spacecraft, W-4, on a SpaceX rideshare mission, featuring a fully domestically produced heat shield and a new spacecraft bus design to enable high-frequency reentries and microgravity manufacturing experiments, supported by a five-year FAA reentry license for unlimited landings in Australia, as part of its plan to expand space-based pharmaceutical and research operations.

via SpaceNews|
#faa-license#heat-shield#on-orbit-manufacturing
spacetechnology1 year ago

"SpaceX Successfully Tests Massive Starship Megarocket for 3rd Launch"

SpaceX's Starship Flight 3 rocket and Super Heavy booster have passed a critical fueling test, paving the way for the highly anticipated third launch attempt of the world's biggest rocket. The recent launch dress rehearsal at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas involved filling the rocket with over 10 million pounds of liquid methane and liquid oxygen propellant. While Elon Musk suggested the launch could happen in early March, the company is still awaiting an FAA license. The previous Starship Flight 2 test ended in explosions, prompting 17 corrective actions for SpaceX to address before the next launch. NASA has selected Starship for its Artemis 3 lunar lander mission in 2026.

via Space.com|
#faa-license#fueling-test#rocket-launch
space2 years ago

"Varda's Space Manufacturing Capsule Awaits FAA License for Return"

Varda Space Industries is awaiting an FAA license to bring back its W-Series 1 spacecraft, which was launched to test space manufacturing technologies. The company aims to return a capsule containing pharmaceutical experiments conducted in microgravity. Varda is the first to seek a reentry license under new FAA regulations, and the process has taken longer than expected. The company is working with government partners to resolve the issues and hopes to set the standard for future reentry licenses. The capsule's return date is uncertain but is expected in early to mid-August.

via SpaceNews|
#crystals#faa-license#reentry-capsule