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WHO FINANCES THE U.S. SPACE INDUSTRIAL BASE?

An infographic maps nine funding stages for space companies, beginning with founder capital and public support and progressing toward private investment, government contracts, debt, and public markets. Side panels summarize financing challenges and the qualities investors seek.
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