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SpaceDev Auctioning Microsatellite Mission On Ebay

Posted by Hemos on from the go-on-and-get-it dept.

physicsnerd writes "SpaceDev has announced that they are auctioning a Microsatellite Mission on Ebay. From the SpaceDev Press Release: "Most earth orbiting small satellite missions can cost $25 million or more, not including the launch. To demonstrate the affordability of private space missions, SpaceDev has posted a "Buy it Now" price of $9.5 million which includes an insured launch and on-orbit insurance. The high bidder will win a spacecraft based on SpaceDev's Maneuvering and orbit Transfer Vehicle (MTV(TM)).""

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  1. Re:Affordability? by jason0000042 · · Score: 3, Insightful

    9.5 million is affordable? For whom?!

    I'm just guessing, but probably to people who would otherwise spend >$25 million for a launch.

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