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El Segundo Startup Aims to Manufacture Medicine in Space
Original: This El Segundo Startup Wants to Manufacture Medicine in Space
An El Segundo-based startup is working to develop facilities for manufacturing medicine in space, taking advantage of microgravity conditions that can improve how certain pharmaceuticals are produced. The company joins a growing wave of Southern California space ventures pursuing commercial uses of orbit, and the idea is drawing attention as in-space manufacturing moves from concept toward real business.
Why now: Interest in commercial space ventures and in-space manufacturing is growing, making this startup's plans newsworthy.
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