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Dreaming of Mars, the startup Relativity Space gets its first launch site on Earth

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At the time they were working from a WeWork in Seattle, during the darkest winter in Seattle history, where Ellis was wrapping up a stint at Blue Origin. Relativity prices its dedicated missions at $10 million, and $11,000 per kilogram to achieve Sun-synchronous orbit. The two had met in college at USC in their jet propulsion lab.

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Evercar: Making EVs The Vehicles Of Choice For On-Demand Drivers

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By doing this, and also by using primarily electric vehicles, we can provide this service at a price which is cheaper than using your own car. When we first started, the largest demand was from government, particularly Mayor Greg Ballard in Indianapolis. Why target the on-demand economy? Michael Brylawski It's interesting.

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