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  "updatedAt": "2026-07-19T00:02:51.677Z",
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    "founded": "Not specified in context",
    "headquarters": "Not specified in context",
    "pricing_model": "Primarily donation-based for mission funding; ticket sales for the Museum of Exploration. Implied revenue generation from an 'innovative business model' (not detailed) likely involves partnerships or commercial ventures associated with the wider National Geographic brand.",
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    "employee_count": "Not specified in context",
    "funding_stage": "Non-profit organization, primarily sustained by donations and an 'innovative business model'.",
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      "Crowdfunding Platforms for Research: Platforms (e.g., Experiment.com) where individual scientists or projects seek direct public funding. While enabling research, they often lack the institutional vet"
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}