United Therapeutics is collaborating with Varda Space Industries to test pharmaceuticals in outer space.

United Therapeutics is collaborating with Varda Space Industries to test pharmaceuticals in outer space.

I do think it's a really good historical moment for the space industry."

The space startup is collaborating with United Therapeutics Corporation to manufacture commercial drugs in orbit.

Varda’s plan to develop medicines in microgravity has its advantages, but it requires a big up-front cost