Varda Says it Has Proven Space Manufacturing Works — Now it Wants to Make it Boring
Varda proves space manufacturing works, aiming to make orbital pharmaceuticals routine and affordable.
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Varda Says it Has Proven Space Manufacturing Works — Now it Wants to Make it Boring
Varda Space: Making Space Manufacturing Routine Varda Space Industries is turning science fiction into reality, demonstrating that manufacturing in orbit isn’t just possible — it can become routine. CEO Will Bruey predicts a future where specialized spacecraft will ferry pharmaceuticals from space to Earth nightly, and sending an employee to orbit could cost less than keeping them on Earth. These bold claims aren’t mere speculation; Bruey draws from his firsthand experience at SpaceX, witnessing ambitious projects materialize faster than expected. Credits:Varda Space Industries Lessons from SpaceX: Confidence in the Future Bruey compares Varda’s current trajectory to the early days of reusable rockets at SpaceX. He recalls working on Falcon 9’s third flight and seeing reusable rockets achieve near-daily launches. “If someone had told me we’d have daily flights out of LAX within 20 years, I would have laughed,” he said. Yet, those predictions became reality, and he believes space manufactu…
