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Space Drugs Factory Denied Reentry to Earth - The Air Force and the FAA denied permission for Varda Space's capsule to return and land on Earth (gizmodo.com)
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Space Drugs Factory Denied Reentry to Earth - The Air Force and the FAA denied permission for Varda Space's capsule to return and land on Earth::The Air Force and the FAA denied permission for Varda Space's capsule to return and land on Earth.

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[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why does one country get to decide if something can return to earth?

[–] fidodo@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Because it's the country the company is based in.

[–] wifepimp4smokes@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

They don't. This could be an incredibly short sided move if it drives the resulting knowledge gains outside of US influence.