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		unchocked on July 20, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Astronomers push for global debate on giant satell... Because Starlink finances the development of cheap launch, a demand driver NASA can’t replicate.

gammarator on July 21, 2021 [–]

Does it, though? Is the total addressable market for internet access large enough to support Starship development?

unchocked on July 22, 2021 | [–]

Yes - order of $30B / yr, larger than NASA budget.

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