Pratibha Thaker

Nov 17, 2023 | thewest.com.au | Gilead Amit |Rachel Lloyd |Jonathan Rosenthal |Tom Standage |Pratibha Thaker |Christopher Wilson

Here is a selection of noteworthy metrics that are worth keeping an eye on in 2024, from solar-cell technology to superhero movies. Some are merely fun — while others are potentially world-changing. Will the cost of launching things into orbit fall further? The cost of launching things into space has plunged over the past decade, a direct consequence of the development of reusable rockets by SpaceX, the rocket-launch company founded by Elon Musk.