Trump, Musk dispute escalates, NASA and Pentagon consider Space X alternative plan

According to a report by Golden Finance, The Washington Post cited informed sources as saying that after a dispute between Trump and Musk, representatives from NASA and the Pentagon called on competitors of SpaceX to accelerate the development of alternative rockets and spacecraft. According to the report, government officials have contacted at least three commercial space companies: Rocket Lab, Stoke Space, and Blue Origin, to learn about their rocket status and when they can be used for government missions. ”Musk previously stated that he may halt the flight of the Dragon spacecraft. This will prevent NASA from enabling astronauts to travel back and forth to the International Space Station. Musk later gave up the threat. However, his statement has raised concerns among NASA officials who entrust the safety of astronauts to SpaceX, and the Pentagon also heavily relies on the company to launch its critical satellites.