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While manufacturing pills in space remains distant—the process mainly involves producing active ingredients through crystallization—Varda’s approach emphasizes the scientific feasibility and commercial potential of space-based drug formulation.
Collaborations with Pharma: Industry Interest and Spaceified Formulations
Varda’s relationship with pharmaceutical companies like Merck illustrates the industry’s early recognition of space’s potential for drug development. Past experiments, such as flying key drugs to the International Space Station, demonstrated that microgravity alters crystallization, enabling new formulations.