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Varda Space Industries
Manufacturer · United States · Founded 2021 · varda.com
Varda Space Industries is a privately held American space research company headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Headquarters
El Segundo
United States
Ownership
Private
President
Delian Asparouhov
Founded
2021
Satellites in Orbit
0
7 operated all time
Satellites Built
4
0 still in orbit
Products & Capabilities
In-space manufacturing capsules
Satellites Launched per Year
Recent Satellites
- W-62026-03-30 · LEO · Built & operated
- W-52025-11-28 · LEO · Built & operated
- W-4 Reentry Vehicle2025-06-23 · LEO · Built & operated
- W-42025-06-23 · LEO · Built & operated
- W-32025-03-15 · LEO · Operator
- W-22025-01-14 · LEO · Operator
- W-12023-06-12 · LEO · Operator
Licences
| Licence | Regulator | Reference | Satellites | Granted | Expires or deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W-series capsules First Part 450 reentry licence. Changed in 2025 so identical W-series reentries need no new approval through 2029. | FAA Reentry licence | VOL 24-130 | — | 14 Feb 2024 | 14 Feb 2029 | Active | FAA licence VOL 24-130 ↗ |
Data Sources for This Record
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