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Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX

Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX

Update: 2024-09-131
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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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Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX

Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX