
What the Trump-Musk Feud Means for SpaceX and NASA
Wall Street Journal reports: The U.S. government relies on SpaceX to support NASA and other agencies, and the company has received more than $20 billion in federal contracts for it.
Wall Street Journal reports: The U.S. government relies on SpaceX to support NASA and other agencies, and the company has received more than $20 billion in federal contracts for it.
Last Updated: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 3:08 PM PDT
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By NASA Spaceflight: Starship Flight 9 is in the books, and SpaceX reflew a Super Heavy Booster and,….
By Spaceflight Now: One year ago today, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft docked with the International Space Station to begin its long-awaited Crew Flight Test with NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore onboard.
By washingtonpost.com: The worried reaction within space and national security agencies highlights the risks of government’s exclusive dependence on SpaceX for crucial tasks, including classified missions.
By Wall Street Journal: SpaceX launched the latest flight test for its Starship vehicle, which made it to space before losing control during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. Photo: Eric Gay/AP.
By NPR: Besides its flights to the International Space Station and Starship program, SpaceX is deeply embedded in the Department of Defense. The feud between Elon Musk and President Trump could end all that.
By Space.com: It was SpaceX's 69th Falcon 9 launch of the year already.
By Nikkei Asia: Setback brings fresh hurdles to Elon Musk's Mars rocket program.