Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX
Publisher |
The Economist
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
News & Politics
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Sep 13, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:27:23

Capsule that can withstand vacuum? Check. Low-pressure spacesuit? Check. Space-friendly Doritos? Check. The first spacewalk by private citizens showcases SpaceX’s prowess, the viability of privately funded exploration—and extraplanetary product placement. Gene editing has revolutionised the treatment for certain conditions, but can the staggering prices be brought down (11:30)? And some big news about Espresso, our daily briefing app (20:20).

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