Jeff Bezos Continues to Purchase Launches from Elon Musk Despite Weather Delays
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Jeff Bezos continues to buy launches from Elon Musk's SpaceX primarily because SpaceX offers reliable, cost-effective launch services, especially during a period when Western rocket options are limited due to geopolitical issues and delays in other rocket programs. This collaboration also provides strategic leverage for SpaceX in the satellite and launch market, despite their competitive relationship.
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