Following a feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, NASA and the Pentagon are urging competitors to develop alternatives to SpaceX’s rockets and spacecraft. Musk’s threat to stop flying the Dragon spacecraft alarmed officials as it would leave NASA without a way to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. This highlights the government’s heavy reliance on SpaceX for crucial tasks. Competitors like Rocket Lab, Stoke Space, and Blue Origin are being contacted about their rocket availability for government missions.
— new from The Washington Post
