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Tensions are mounting between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, sparking concern across the global space community.
Trump has reportedly threatened to cancel federal contracts with SpaceX—a move that could have serious implications for both NASA and the U.S. military.
SpaceX plays a critical role in supplying the International Space Station and advancing NASA’s Artemis Moon missions. The company is also a key defense contractor.
If ties are cut, experts warn it could delay critical space operations and harm U.S. credibility in the global space race, particularly as China continues to accelerate its own space ambitions.
Analysts caution that disrupting SpaceX’s role could weaken America’s strategic leadership in orbit and beyond.
Despite rising tensions, the deep interdependence between the government and Musk’s space firm may compel both sides to reach a compromise to preserve national security and international cooperation.
