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How a $10M Bet Made Civilian Spaceflight a Reality w/ Anousheh Ansari, Gregg Maryniak, and Erik Lindbergh | EP #122

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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Funding the Future of Spaceflight

This chapter explores the groundbreaking initiative where First USA offered a substantial donation to support a $10 million prize for civilian spaceflight. It delves into the challenges of negotiating funding and insurance while facing skepticism about the feasibility of the initiative, highlighting the importance of deadlines and creative strategies. Personal anecdotes emphasize resilience and dedication, reflecting on the intertwining of personal and professional motivations in the quest to advance space exploration.

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