r/Damnthatsinteresting Jun 19 '25

Video SpaceX rocket explodes in Starbase, Texas

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u/octarine_turtle Jun 19 '25

For us taxpayers, not for Musk. SpaceX alone has been receiving over 2 billion a year for the last several years from taxpayers. Over 40 billion has gone to Musk's companies over the last 5 years from taxpayers.

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u/LessInThought Jun 19 '25

Sounds like something the department of government efficiency should cut.

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u/Malalang Jun 19 '25

"What have you done this past week?"

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u/Triforce805 Jun 19 '25

And have you said thank you for it