Orbital space launches require astronomical funding

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Gravity is the universe's ultimate paywall. Escaping the atmosphere requires so much chemical propulsion that sending even a single kilogram of trash into orbit costs more than most people earn in a year. The cosmos is officially an exclusive gated community.

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