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With the launch of NROL-76 it signifies the end of ULA monopoly on U.S military launches. I doubt SpaceX will be launching those billion dollar KH-11 spy sats anytime soon.
so how is state run space companies to compete against SpaceX??
Ariane 5 can't compete
Ariane 6 cuts cost in half, still not as cheap as Falcon 9
Proton-M+ can't compete
Angara 5 can't compete
Long March 3,5,7 can't compete
PSLV XL and GSLV III can't compete
Atlas V can't compete
only way they survive is if the state heavily subsidizes each commercial launch for a loss.
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