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2023-02-24 23:30:38 UTC - HELPFUL
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Neither Tesla or SpaceX (Starlink) have ever received federal grants. They have, however, received government loans, contracts, tax credits, and subsidies. (https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-list-government-subsidies-tesla-billions-spacex-solarcity-2021-12?amp) This is not unusual for a large business, and especially not for a green energy or rocket launching business. (https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/060215/how-do-government-subsidies-help-industry.asp)
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