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1. Muhammad523 · 1790022611 · focus · HN ↗

   The James Webb Space Telescope had a $10 dollar price tag, why wasn't it considered too expensive at the time?

   1. wmf · 1790022854 · focus · HN ↗

      Costs increased after it was already under construction so sunk costs kicked in. MSR was still in the planning stages when it was canceled.

      1. NooneAtAll3 · 1790025748 · focus · HN ↗

         MSR was in planning stages *and already* had budget overruns big enough to cancel lunar rover

         That cancelled program became famous for leaving behind an already bought launcher that now will fly mass simulator

   2. BHSPitMonkey · 1790033103 · focus · HN ↗

      Sounds quite affordable to me. I'll take a few if you're selling.

      1. Muhammad523 · 1790058600 · focus · HN ↗

         Damn, forgot to add the "billion" after $10

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