Varda Space Industries
In-space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
CORE INFO
Varda Space Industries specializes in manufacturing pharmaceuticals in space, utilizing microgravity to produce high-value products that are challenging to create on Earth. Their primary customers include biopharmaceutical companies seeking innovative drug development solutions.
- Varda Space Industries recently raised $187 million in a Series C funding round led by Natural Capital and Shrug Capital.reuters.com
- TechCrunch reported on Varda's successful return of its first drug manufacturing capsule from orbit, which fueled a $90 million Series B funding round.techcrunch.com
- Varda has announced a research collaboration with United Therapeutics, highlighting its role in advancing space-based pharmaceutical research.varda.com
WHY WE WOULD WORK AT VARDA SPACE INDUSTRIES
Pioneering Space Manufacturing
Join a team at the forefront of in-space pharmaceutical manufacturing, leveraging microgravity to create high-value drugs that are impossible to produce on Earth.
Impactful Mission
Contribute to Varda's mission of expanding the economic bounds of humankind by advancing commercial space infrastructure and revolutionizing the biopharmaceutical industry.
Innovative Team Culture
Collaborate with a diverse team of experts, including former SpaceX engineers, in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and groundbreaking ideas.
Strong Funding Backing
Benefit from substantial financial support, with $187 million raised in Series C funding, ensuring resources for ambitious projects and growth.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Work with advanced technologies like the W-Series reentry capsule, designed for safe orbital material processing and reentry, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Notable Achievements
Be part of a company that achieved the first commercial spacecraft landing on U.S. soil and successfully demonstrated drug manufacturing in space.
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PRODUCT AND TECH
W-Series Reentry Capsule
The W-Series reentry capsule is Varda's flagship product designed for safe orbital material processing and reentry to Earth. This innovative spacecraft enables the transportation of pharmaceuticals produced in microgravity back to Earth, facilitating advanced drug development.
Microgravity Manufacturing Processes
Varda specializes in microgravity-enabled manufacturing technologies that allow for the production of pharmaceuticals with unique morphologies and crystal structures. This approach leverages the unique conditions of space to create high-value pharmaceutical products that are challenging to produce on Earth.
Pharmaceutical Crystal Growth
Varda has successfully demonstrated the growth of pharmaceutical crystals, such as Form III of the antiretroviral drug ritonavir, in microgravity environments. This capability highlights the potential for innovative drug formulations and advancements in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Orbital Material Processing
The company focuses on orbital material processing, utilizing microgravity to enhance the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. This technology aims to expand the economic bounds of humankind by developing new commercial space infrastructure.
Robotic Drug Manufacturing
Varda is advancing robotic drug manufacturing in space, which allows for automated processes that can enhance efficiency and precision in pharmaceutical production. This technology is crucial for scaling up the production of drugs developed in microgravity.