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From: Jaimie Vandenbergh <jaimie@usually.sessile.org>
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On 12 Sep 2024 at 23:01:47 BST, "William Hyde" <wthyde1953@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Lynn McGuire wrote:
>> “SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronauts perform historic 1st private spacewalk
>> in orbit (video)”
>>     https://www.space.com/spacex-polaris-dawn-first-private-spacewalk
>> 
>> “Polaris Dawn just made history again.”
>> 
>> “SpaceX's private crew of four astronauts performed the world's first
>> commercial spacewalk while soaring high above Earth on Thursday (Sept.
>> 12) during the third day of a five-day trip to Earth orbit.”
> 
> Why it it historic to do what has been done countless times before?

"Private spacewalk", therefore it's a neoliberal dream.

    Cheers - Jaimie
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