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SpaceX is a supplier to the US government. That is not the same thing a subsidy. They're actually saving them money. Tesla is a recipient of government subsidy
by crdoconnor 14y ago
SpaceX is a supplier to the US government. That is not the same thing a subsidy. They're actually saving them money.
Tesla is a recipient of government subsidy, but you pretty much have to operate in the auto market. Everybody else (big auto companies, big oil) are the recipients of massive subsidies too.
- varjag 14y agoTrue, subsidized means a portion of the cost is absorbed by other party. SpaceX provides a service the customer needs at a competitive market rate. It is not much different from how Lockheed-Martin operates.