"Space Drugs Factory Barred from Returning to Earth"
Varda Space Industries, the first orbital factory, has been denied reentry to Earth by the U.S. Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to safety concerns. The company's request to land its in-space manufacturing capsule in Utah was denied, leaving the spacecraft stranded in orbit. Varda Space is working to find a solution while assuring that the spacecraft is healthy and capable of remaining in orbit for an extended period. The company aims to collaborate with government partners to bring the capsule back to Earth as soon as possible. Varda Space's mission involves manufacturing pharmaceuticals in space using microgravity.
