In a declaration that escalates tensions with President Trump, Elon Musk has announced that his company SpaceX will stop flights to and from the International Space Station.
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With Musk’s disapproval of Trump’s tax reforms, this move signals the potential loss of the only domestic vehicle to NASA, challenging US leadership in space exploration.
Elon Musk announced SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft immediately.
This follows President Trump’s suggestion to cancel government contracts with Musk’s enterprises to save money.
Musk shared a screenshot of Trump’s post on Truth Social, which mentioned saving “Billions and Billions of Dollars” by terminating Musk’s contracts.
Sources confirm Musk’s statement intensifying their public feud.
The Dragon spacecraft is crucial for NASA as it currently serves as the only U.S. vehicle for ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA’s press secretary, Bethany Stevens, emphasized that NASA will continue to work with industry partners to meet the President’s space objectives.
The White House remained silent on the issue, while SpaceX holds billions in contracts for transporting NASA astronauts to and from the ISS.
The Dragon spacecraft plays a critical role in maintaining a continuous presence at the ISS until its planned retirement in 2030.
SpaceX is a major federal contractor, receiving over $20 billion from NASA and other agencies since 2008.
The Dragon can carry up to seven passengers and is the only spacecraft capable of returning significant cargo to Earth.
Despite SpaceX’s efforts to develop a replacement and test its Starship rocket, ongoing launch failures cast doubt on future reliability.
The decommissioning decision poses a risk to NASA’s objectives and America’s standing in the competitive global space race.
Meanwhile, NASA remains optimistic about partnerships aiding the President’s space vision.
However, the clash between Musk and Trump continues to unsettle many, challenging NASA’s mission strategy.
BREAKING: Elon Musk says SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft after Trump suggested the federal government should terminate Musk's subsidies and contracts.
The Dragon spacecraft is the capsule that brought back the astronauts who were stranded in space.
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The fallout from this controversy may widen, with implications on whether America will lead or lag in the exploration and development of space technology.
As the only U.S. option for delivering crew and cargo to the ISS, Dragon’s decommissioning casts a shadow over the country’s space ambitions.
Without clear alternatives from SpaceX, the strain on domestic space capabilities intensifies, putting the pressure on NASA and its collaborators to find viable solutions swiftly.
