The pursuit of better drugs through orbital space crystals
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Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft is set to revolutionize space-based pharmaceutical research. The reusable space plane will carry a Merck-designed module to grow high-quality crystals in microgravity, potentially advancing cancer treatments. Dream Chaser's gentle reentry and quick cargo retrieval could make space manufacturing more viable and cost-effective, opening doors for various industries beyond pharmaceuticals.
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