07. How much does it cost to build and send the average robot to space? (A K2S Question)

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Today there is no such thing as an average robot. Each is built separately for each mission. The cost of launching one pound to the ISS is $5,000. Launching the Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, cost much more. Each of those rovers were built and launched for $500 million apiece!

Answer provided by CAF Capt. Marc Fricker


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