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One giant, cheap for mankind: SpaceX’s Starship

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Oct 14, 2024
Join Oliver Morton, the Planetary Affairs editor for The Economist, as he provides expert insights on SpaceX's monumental Starship launch, signaling a revolutionary era in affordable space missions. Meanwhile, Anna Lankes, the Brazil correspondent, dives into the lingering influence of Jair Bolsonaro on right-wing politics in Brazil, exploring the country's evolving political landscape post-elections. The conversation also touches on the intriguing evolution of self-help books, highlighting societal anxieties reflected through time.
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ANECDOTE

Starship's Successful Test Flight

  • SpaceX's Starship, a 120-meter reusable rocket, launched successfully.
  • The booster returned to the launchpad in 7 minutes, while Starship landed in the ocean.
INSIGHT

Starship's Impact

  • Starship's reusability aims to reduce space travel costs.
  • Its large payload capacity allows bigger or more items into orbit.
INSIGHT

Starship's Ambitions

  • Beyond low Earth orbit travel is possible with Starship after refueling.
  • NASA plans to use it for future moon landings, and Elon Musk aims for Mars.
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