Starfall – Affordable, routine access to microgravity(spacex.com)
284 points by gmays 7 days ago | 230 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • ↑Supports increased launch cadence for valuable microgravity research like fluids and biology
  • ↑Highlights promising manufacturing applications like semiconductors and pharmaceutical crystallization in microgravity
  • ↑Praises SpaceX's expanding internal capabilities enabling such ventures
  • ~Raises competitive concerns about Varda given overlap with their launch provider
  • •Questions commercial use cases or suggests cheaper terrestrial alternatives like drop towers