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spacepharmaceuticals2 years ago

"US Government Blocks Return of Space Drugs Factory to Earth"

Varda Space, the off-Earth drug manufacturer, has postponed its plans to bring its spacecraft, which is being used to develop pharmaceuticals in space, back to Earth. The US Air Force (USAF) denied Varda's request to land its module on a training area in Utah due to safety concerns, while the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rejected Varda's reentry application for failing to comply with regulatory requirements. Varda has requested a reconsideration from the FAA. The spacecraft, which has been in space since June, aims to utilize microgravity to manufacture drugs differently.

via Futurism|
#drug-manufacturing#faa#space-drugs
space-technology2 years ago

"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.

via Slashdot|
#orbital-factory#reentry-denial#safety-concerns
space2 years ago

"Space Drugs Factory and Varda Denied Reentry to Earth by USAF and FAA"

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 successfully manufactured crystals of an HIV drug in space but is now stuck in orbit as it seeks a solution. Varda Space's request for reentry was denied by the FAA, citing safety, risk, and impact analysis. The company's spacecraft remains healthy, and it is collaborating with government partners to bring the capsule back to Earth. The regulatory requirements that have not been met remain undisclosed.

via Gizmodo|
#faa#orbital-factory#reentry-denial