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Re:Ask HN: Did Google/Alphabet ever try to build a Starlink? by fragmede on Thursday December 05, 2024 @12:21AM (#42325208)
SpaceX has received something like $20 billion from NASA and the DoD, to launch things into space and resupply the ISS and shit starting like 2008. It's fair to say Starlink has not received any funding from the government since that $800 million was rescinded though, but the line between SpaceX and Starlink's money is a bit fuzzy.
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Re:Ask HN: Did Google/Alphabet ever try to build a Starlink? by fixprix on Thursday December 05, 2024 @01:25AM (#42325521)
Those weren’t subsidies, like the parent was talking about.

SpaceX provided services for the government at bargain prices. Your tax dollars were very well spent.

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Re:Ask HN: Did Google/Alphabet ever try to build a Starlink? by inemesitaffia on Thursday December 05, 2024 @01:30AM (#42325550)
The fact you have a salary doesn't mean your boss is paying for your kids education.

There's nothing fuzzy about it.

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