From the “wow” files - “Drugs in Space” – shift happens
From here:
SpaceX successfully launches world's first “space factory” (freethink.com)
“On June 12, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deployed 72 small satellites for customers — including the world’s first space factory.”
“In 2021, California startup Varda Space Industries announced its intention to build the world’s first space factory, to manufacture not only pharmaceuticals but other products that could benefit from being made in microgravity, such as semiconductors and fiber optic cables.”
“There are many high-performance products that are only possible to make in zero-gravity, which is a manufacturing capability that cannot be replicated in any factory on Earth,” said CEO Will Bruey, who’d previously developed and flown spacecraft for SpaceX.”
“During the satellite’s first week in space, Varda will focus on testing its systems to make sure everything works as hoped. The second week will be dedicated to heating and cooling the old HIV-AIDS drug ritonavir repeatedly to study how its particles crystalize in microgravity.
After about a month in space, Varda will attempt to bring its first space factory back to Earth, sending it through the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds and then using a parachute system to safely land at the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range.”
“.. the Air Force has already awarded the startup a contract to use its next reentry capsule to test hardware for hypersonic missiles.
But as for manufacturing other types of goods, Varda plans to stick with drugs for now.
“[Pharmaceuticals] are the most valuable chemicals per unit mass,” Bruey told CNN. “And they also have a large market on Earth.”
“You’re not going to see Varda do anything other than pharmaceuticals for the next minimum of six, seven years,” added Delian Asparouhov, Varda’s co-founder and president.”
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Oh Gee.... More Harmacuiticles, just what our world needs, NOT! Anyone ever take the time to think that it’s the drugs and poisoning of people and the environment is a huge part of our problems today? Of course not, critical thinking skills are few and far between.
We do NOT need more drugs, we need NO drugs!
What we need is education on real nutrition, eating real non gmo foods and drinking pure water. We need to get all chemicals out of our lives and turn to all the wonderful things that God gave us. Plants, herbs, oils and so much more.
Elon Musk is not our friend, he plays both side of the table for his benefit, only.
Always appreciate the obscure (and often absurd) info you bring into the light of day. Thank you for all you do.