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Maybe as many times as needed to do the minimal in-solar-system observations that were planned well in advance? On the other hand, if they had to budget for a
by ballenf 6y ago
Maybe as many times as needed to do the minimal in-solar-system observations that were planned well in advance?
On the other hand, if they had to budget for a second copy of everything in advance they may have never gotten to launch. Asking for the funding after already having good success behind them is likely a lot easier.