The space race is coming for pharma: Why drug development is heading to lower Earth orbit
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-06-09 17:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Health, Property, Military & Defence, Drugs, Space, Business & Economy
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The highly anticipated SpaceX mega-IPO is part of a space frenzy that is moving beyond satellite connectivity, launch vehicles, and aerospace defense to the pharmaceutical sector. A growing number of companies are heading to lower Earth orbit to make medicines in zero gravity.
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