Elon Musk and Trump Clash: NASA Concerned Over Dragon Spacecraft Retirement
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has recently escalated tensions with President Donald Trump, drawing the attention of NASA and the Pentagon. Musk threatened to retire his 'Dragon' spacecraft, stating that SpaceX would take immediate action.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk's strong response has alarmed NASA and the Pentagon, as they rely heavily on SpaceX for space missions, including crewed flights and military satellite launches.
A NASA official indicated that they initially found the public feud entertaining, but when Musk mentioned the potential retirement of the Dragon spacecraft, it became frightening. The Pentagon also echoed these concerns, highlighting the risks of relying on a single supplier.
Currently, NASA and the Pentagon are speeding up the search for alternatives, engaging in discussions with several commercial companies, including Rocket Lab and Blue Origin, to secure future missions.
