Helogen plans to manufacture medical materials in orbit with autonomous factories in space
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Helogen is launching two missions in October 2026 to manufacture medical materials in space, using microgravity to produce biomaterials for artificial retinas and orthopedic repairs that are difficult to make on Earth. The company is also pursuing FDA compliance, having raised $7.1 million, with eight total missions planned through 2027.
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