Spacex Buys Wireless Spectrum From Echostar in $17b Deal
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SpaceX has acquired wireless spectrum from EchoStar in a $17 billion deal, raising questions about the company's financial priorities and sustainability, with some commenters expressing skepticism about the implications of this large expenditure.
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DarmokJalad1701
4 months ago
Hilarious! So much for everyone "concerned" that they were spending too much money on the Starship program to be sustainable.
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