Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX
Publisher |
The Economist
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
News & Politics
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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