The escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has placed approximately $22 billion in SpaceX government contracts at risk. This includes crucial NASA programs relying on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft for International Space Station missions. Trump threatened to terminate these contracts after Musk criticized a spending bill affecting electric vehicle subsidies. In response, Musk announced plans to decommission the Dragon spacecraft. The situation raises concerns about potential disruptions to U.S. space programs and the extent of political retaliation Trump might pursue. SpaceX’s contracts with NASA and the Pentagon are vital for maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration and national security. — new from Reuters