WSJ Tech News Briefing · Thursday, August 6, 2026
SpaceX has agreed to transport Redwire's orbital pharmaceutical technology to low Earth orbit using its yet-to-fly Starfall spacecraft. The Starfall vehicle, described as a cylindrical capsule, will carry Redwire's in-space laboratory devices designed for drug experimentation in microgravity. Redwire plans for this flight to occur in 2028, with the cargo returning to Earth for analysis.
“SpaceX and defense company Redwire says it's agreed to send its orbital pharma technology to low Earth orbit on SpaceX's Starfall spacecraft, a vehicle that hasn't flown yet.”
“Starfall would re-enter Earth from space as part of the mission, bringing the pharma cargo back for analysis.”
“Redwire said its Starfall flight is slated for 2028.”