According to the Space Foundation, space spending topped $220 billion in 2006. This represents a %16 increase in space spending. While the greatest growth was in GPS related products, $30 million was spent on commercial space transportation. $20 million was for Anousheh Ansari's trip to the ISS and $10 million in Virgin Galactic deposits.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
$220 Billion in Space Spending in 2006
Posted by Dan Schrimpsher at 8:41 AM
Labels: New Space, Space Investment
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