The Journal of Space Commerce

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Joint Development Agreement Announced by Varda, United Semiconductors

The Future of the Orbital Economy Relies on a Diversity of Platforms Supporting Foundational Research

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Tom Patton
Nov 06, 2025
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Varda’s El Segundo headquarters

A multi-flight joint development agreement to produce semiconductors in orbit for use on Earth has been announced by Varda and United Semiconductors. This partnership marks the first example of a partnership between Varda and a company that has flown NASA-funded experiments on the International Space Station.

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