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Microgravity Protein Crystallization Accelerates Drug Development, Promising Improved Insulin Formulations
The Spaceflight101 Blog USA Overview Protein crystallization in microgravity is driving significant advancements in drug development, particularly for therapeutic proteins like insulin. Experiments on the International Space Station (ISS... -
NASA Expands Industry Partnerships via Tipping Point and ACO Programs to Accelerate Key Space Tech Development
NASA USA Overview NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) has announced a significant expansion of partnerships with the commercial space sector through its Tipping Point and Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) pro... -
Varda Space Industries Accelerates Space Economy with In-Orbit Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Re-entry Capsule Development
Los Angeles Times USA Overview Varda Space Industries is accelerating commercial space infrastructure development as a microgravity-enabled life sciences company, specializing in in-orbit materials processing and Earth re-entry. The comp... -
Microgravity Accelerates Drug Development: Varda Space Crystallizes HIV Drug Ritonavir On-Orbit, Eli Lilly Advances Diabetes & Cardiovascular Therapies on ISS
EDAILY South Korea Overview Microgravity is revolutionizing new drug development, with Varda Space Industries successfully crystallizing the HIV drug ritonavir in low Earth orbit, demonstrating commercial space pharmaceutical manufacturi... -
Vast Significantly Expands Microgravity Research and Manufacturing Network on Haven-1, Advancing Stem Cell Science, Regenerative Medicine, and Bioprinting
VAST USA Overview Vast has significantly expanded its microgravity research and manufacturing network by signing Memoranda of Understanding with key partners including UC San Diego's Sanford Stem Cell Institute, Auxilium Biotechnologies,... -
ElevationSpace Secures $40M Backed by DNP and Toyoda Gosei for Satellite Re-entry Technology, Targeting 2029 ISS Demonstration
TechCrunch Japan Overview Japanese space startup ElevationSpace has completed a $40 million Series B funding round, including support from Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) and Toyoda Gosei, for the development of satellite re-entry technology. ... -
Varda Space Industries Raises $329M, Leading Space Manufacturing Market with Microgravity Production Platforms and Re-entry Capsules
Forge Global USA Overview Varda Space Industries has raised $329 million since its inception, aiming to manufacture performance-enhanced products (such as fiber optic cables, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors) in microgravity on orbita... -
LMA Consulting Group: SpaceX’s Low-Cost Launches Make High-Value In-Space Manufacturing Economically Viable
LMA Consulting Group USA Overview LMA Consulting Group analysis indicates that SpaceX's reusable rocket development, significantly reducing launch costs and increasing payload capacity, has made high-value product manufacturing in space ... -
ISS Expedition 74 Crew Advances Microgravity Manufacturing of Cartilage Tissue and Advanced Materials
NASA USA Overview On the International Space Station (ISS), the Expedition 74 crew is vigorously advancing two critical in-space manufacturing experiments: bioengineering for cartilage tissue production and advanced materials manufacturi... -
LambdaVision and Vast Sign MOU to Advance Space-Based Manufacturing of Protein-Based Artificial Retina on Commercial Space Stations
Business Wire USA Overview LambdaVision has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vast to support research and manufacturing activities on Vast’s Haven-1 and future commercial space stations. LambdaVision has demonstrated, thro...
