On the recordMay 17, 2011
Thus, the predicted cost to develop a Falcon 9, if done by NASA, would have been between $1.7 billion and $4.0 billion.
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congress.govThus, the predicted cost to develop a Falcon 9, if done by NASA, would have been between $1.7 billion and $4.0 billion.
Nelson cites NASA's cost estimates for developing the Falcon 9 rocket.
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