A public feud between former President Donald Trump and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has raised concerns about the future of the U.S. space industry. Following threats from Trump on social media, Musk responded by suggesting he might decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. Although Musk later backtracked, the disagreement highlights tensions between private enterprise and government policy.
The Dragon spacecraft is critical for NASA’s operations, including transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Canceling SpaceX’s government contracts could severely impact U.S. space exploration efforts. While competitors like Blue Origin exist, they currently lag behind SpaceX in terms of readiness and capability.
— new from Live Science
