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space-technology1 year ago

"Space-Produced Antiviral Drug Safely Returns to Earth Aboard Varda's Capsule"

Varda Space Industries successfully obtained FAA approval for the reentry of its space capsule, marking the first commercial spacecraft landing at a military test range. The company's achievement was the result of navigating complex regulatory and bureaucratic processes, including securing a commercial reentry license and coordinating with government entities. The spacecraft landed in the Utah desert and was retrieved for transport back to Varda's headquarters, signaling a significant milestone for the in-space manufacturing company.

via Ars Technica|
#commercial-spaceflight#faa-approval#reentry-capsule
space2 years ago

Varda's Orbiting Experiment Capsule Barred from Reentry

Varda Space Industries' commercial spacecraft, which has been in orbit for two months longer than planned, is unable to return to Earth due to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the US Air Force denying the company's request for a reentry license. The spacecraft was designed to demonstrate the production of commercial materials, particularly pharmaceuticals, in a recoverable capsule. Varda's application for a commercial reentry license was turned down by the FAA for non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The company has requested reconsideration, and alternative recovery options are being explored. The FAA's Office of Commercial Space Operations has seen a significant increase in commercial launch licenses, driven primarily by SpaceX's activities.

via Ars Technica|
#commercial-spacecraft#faa#reentry-license
space2 years ago

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Successfully Delivers Largest Asteroid Sample to Earth

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft made a final course adjustment, shifting its trajectory nearly 8 miles eastward to refine the landing location of its sample capsule, which is set to return to Earth on September 24. The adjustment ensures the capsule's descent into the designated landing zone in the Defense Department's Utah Test and Training Range. OSIRIS-REx successfully collected samples from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu in October 2020 and is now on its way back to Earth, carrying approximately 8.8 ounces of rocky material, marking the first U.S. asteroid sample upon its return.

via SciTechDaily|
#asteroid-sample#nasa#osiris-rex