Varda Space Industries Signs United Therapeutics as First Commercial Drug Manufacturing Customer

Varda Space Industries, a startup performing drug experiments in space, signed United Therapeutics as its first commercial customer for orbital drug manufacturing. The agreement represents a notable step toward in-orbit manufacturing, moving the concept of building products in outer space for use on Earth from exploration to commercial application.

Varda Space Industries partnership

• ▪Varda Space Industries is a startup that performs drug experiments in space.
• ▪Varda Space Industries signed United Therapeutics as a customer for drug experiments in space.

United Therapeutics customer agreement

• ▪United Therapeutics signed an agreement with Varda Space Industries for drug manufacturing services.
• ▪United Therapeutics is Varda Space Industries' first commercial drug manufacturing customer.

In-orbit drug manufacturing

• ▪The idea of building things in outer space for use on Earth has been explored prior to May 13, 2026.
• ▪The Varda Space Industries and United Therapeutics agreement may be a notable step toward in-orbit manufacturing.

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