Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 13 September 2024
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
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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| 1:49.5 | Gene editing technology has made it possible to treat many previously incurable conditions, |
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