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Loa_Sandal t1_j1r51tj wrote

Satellites aren't expensive because of what they're made of. It's getting them into orbit that's the valuable part.

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Skyhawkson t1_j1r6cvm wrote

Satellites typically cost way more than their launch cost. The US Dept of Defense often flies billion dollar satellites on $150M launches

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roguetrick t1_j1r9nf9 wrote

What the hell are they doing? Funding a secret chip fab?

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