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Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Milestones in Private Space Travel

This chapter details SpaceX's successful first spacewalk under the Polaris Dawn mission, focusing on the technical operations and communication protocols that ensured safety and precision. It emphasizes the significance of using specialized spacesuits by private astronauts and the historical context of this milestone in commercial space exploration. The discussion highlights the evolving role of private entities in spaceflight, setting a new precedent beyond traditional government-led initiatives.

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