Starfall – Affordable, routine access to microgravity

	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