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Space Startup Aims to Develop Drugs in Orbit

Updated 2026-05-15 19:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Varda, a startup, plans to develop drugs in microgravity. The project could revolutionize the space economy but requires significant initial investment.

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Scientific American

This startup wants to make drugs in orbit. If it succeeds, it could transform the space economy

Varda’s plan to develop medicines in microgravity has its advantages, but it requires a big up-front cost

2026-05-15 18:00 UTC