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Satellite Applications Catapult to Launch “Levitas” Microgravity Marketplace Beta in Fall 2026, Accelerating In-Space R&D
Satellite Applications Catapult UK Overview Satellite Applications Catapult announced the beta launch of "Levitas," a microgravity marketplace platform, in Fall 2026. This platform aims to help organizations discover, compare, and connec... -
University of Liverpool’s MicroAge Team Awarded €250,000 SPRIND Funding to Advance Microgravity Drug Development in Orbital Bioworks Challenge
University of Liverpool UK Overview The University of Liverpool's MicroAge team secured €250,000 from the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) to participate in the first phase of the Orbital Bioworks Challenge. This ... -
Redwire’s SpaceMD Secures First Commercial Mission on SpaceX’s Starfall, Scaling In-Space Pharmaceutical Development
Redwire Corporation USA Overview Redwire subsidiary SpaceMD announced its first commercial mission contract with SpaceX, utilizing the new Starfall spacecraft for a 2028 launch. This mission will deploy up to 32 of Redwire's PIL-BOX plat... -
Redwire Partners with Kanematsu to Expand Space Infrastructure and Microgravity Technology Portfolio in Japan
SatNews USA Overview Redwire Corporation announced a strategic teaming agreement with Japan's Kanematsu Corporation to expand Redwire's space infrastructure and microgravity technology portfolio in Japan. Kanematsu will manage market acc... -
US DOD Highlights Microgravity’s Superiority in Protein Crystal and Semiconductor Manufacturing
RealClearDefense USA Overview A meta-analysis of microgravity experiments confirms over 70% of protein crystals grown in space surpass Earth-based counterparts in size, structure, and uniformity. Consequently, companies like Space Forge ... -
Microgravity and Low Pressure Unveil Unique Challenges for In-Space Carbon-Fiber Composite Manufacturing
ASME USA Overview New research highlights that microgravity and low pressure uniquely affect the in-space manufacturing of carbon-fiber-reinforced structures, differing from terrestrial physics. The study indicates weakened buoyancy in m... -
UK Satellite Applications Catapult to Launch “Levitas” Microgravity R&D Marketplace This Autumn
Satellite Applications Catapult UK Overview The UK's Satellite Applications Catapult announced it will launch "Levitas," a beta platform in Autumn 2026, designed to simplify access to microgravity R&D opportunities. Levitas will conn... -
Beyond SpaceX: Diverse Space Economy Fueled by Satellite, Data, and Microgravity Biotech Growth
American Century Investments USA Overview The space economy is diversifying significantly beyond rocket launches, driven by opportunities in satellites, Earth observation data, and microgravity biotechnology, according to American Centur... -
Varda Space Industries Accelerates Space-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with BioPharma Leader Dolsten Joining Board, Plans 10 Launches by 2027
BioSpace USA Overview Varda Space Industries announced that biopharmaceutical leader Mikael Dolsten will join its Board of Directors, signaling an accelerated push into space-based pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company believes micro... -
SpaceX Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight of Starfall Reentry Capsule, Accelerating Microgravity Manufacturing & Point-to-Point Cargo
SatNews USA Overview SpaceX successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its Starfall reentry capsule on June 23, addressing limitations in microgravity access and point-to-point cargo transport. This innovative capsule provides an a...
