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13 October 2026 at 18:05•1 min read

Forget rockets — Longshot wants to fire cargo into space from a gun.

Forget rockets — Longshot wants to fire cargo into space.

Forget rockets — Longshot wants to fire cargo into space from a gun.

High-resolution curated imagery via TechCrunch wire syndication.

Executive Takeaways • Key Intelligence
  • ▪Strategic intelligence desk confirms key developments surrounding Longshot is trying to build a gun big enough to make space d.
  • ▪International stakeholders analyze: Disrupt 2026 has officially begun.
  • ▪Multilateral policy, financial liquidity, and regulatory frameworks face direct realignments.
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