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SpaceX (SPAC) Mega-IPO Drives Pharma Innovation in Orbit

Morgan Stanley estimates the space economy could exceed $1 trillion by 2040, with increasing commercial opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector. Redwire has developed the PIL-BOX, a micro-laboratory for growing uniform drug crystals in zero gravity, successfully testing 37 drug compounds. This technology aims to reduce drug viscosity, allowing easier administration and potentially fewer side effects. Collaborations with companies such as Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb highlight the growing interest in pharmaceutical applications in space, signaling a transformative trend for the industry.