Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-11-04 16:02:23 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: BCC252B5F6344596698F4810AA69E5B2B7CBAA9E3418518C19ADCE7F697E7824
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Original Note:
Misleading: SpaceX has *sought* federal subsidies (including an $885 million one for their Starlink system) but was denied because it could not meet "basic program requirements", with the government noting *specifically* the "uncertain nature" of Starship launches as a reason. https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/us-agency-will-not-reinstate-900-mln-subsidy-spacex-starlink-unit-2023-12-13/
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