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Comment by adastra22

14 hours ago

Are we still talking about private enterprises, not space agencies?

They are indeed private companies, being subsidised by space agencies.

  • Are they being subsidized the same way my employer subsidizes my lifestyle?

    If I sell steel, grain, boots, or launch services to the government and that gives me profits that I invest into some aspect of my business, I’m not sure that “subsidized by” is the clearest term.

    • I'm not sure it is an open market that anyone could join. The US government seems to favour domestic supply. Therefore I believe it is a subsidy, yes

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