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Varda denied re-entry license for drug factory capsule, Maxar reorganized into two separate businesses after acquired by a private equity firm
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/09/permission-denied-for-reentry-of-vardas-orbiting-experiment-capsule/
> Permission denied for reentry of Varda’s orbiting experiment capsule
> The FAA says Varda launched its vehicle into space without a reentry license.
> "Varda Space Industries launched its vehicle into space without a reentry license," an FAA spokesperson told Ars on Wednesday. "The FAA denied the Varda reentry license application on September 6 because the company did not demonstrate compliance with the regulatory requirements."
> The FAA spokesperson said Varda formally requested that the regulatory agency reconsider its decision two days later. "The request for reconsideration is pending," the FAA said.
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https://spacenews.com/maxar-technologies-to-reorganize-under-two-separate-businesses/
> Maxar Technologies reorganizes as two separate businesses
> Maxar Space Infrastructure and Maxar Intelligence have separate CEOs. The company also is making an unspecified number of job cuts
> WASHINGTON — Maxar Technologies, a space technology firm that operates imaging satellites and manufactures spacecraft, has reorganized and eliminated executive positions, the company confirmed Sept. 20
> Maxar is being restructured as two separate businesses: Maxar Space Infrastructure and Maxar Intelligence, a spokesperson told SpaceNews.
> Maxar Space Infrastructure will oversee spacecraft manufacturing. Maxar Intelligence will be responsible for the satellite imagery business, which was previously known as Earth Intelligence and led by executive vice president Tony Frazier. The company declined to comment on Frazier’s status or whether he has left the company.