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The thing is, paying SpaceX's going rate for launch only adds a tiny sliver to the cost of a "Hubble-sized" telescope. Launch costs have become very cheap thanks to SpaceX - whether they donate it or not is somewhat like an American family getting a 100% discount on rice...it's not going to change their overall monthly food costs, because rice is already so cheap.



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