US Edition
After Trump feud, role of Musk's SpaceX in Golden Dome missile shield in question
- Last week, a feud between Elon Musk and President Trump cast doubt on SpaceX's role in the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense project.
- The dispute followed Musk's public accusations against Trump and led to consideration of a new framework potentially reducing SpaceX's satellite role.
- Officials directed the Pentagon to focus on developing a satellite network, while the White House had proposed that SpaceX collaborate with Palantir and Anduril on key components of the Golden Dome project.
- Industry experts say the $175 billion system, due by January 2029, faces uncertainty because requirements remain unclear and politicization concerns persist.
- The White House affirmed it will choose the best deal leveraging advanced technology, while the Pentagon now explores alternatives after the setback to SpaceX.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Despite Trump-Musk bust-up, SpaceX remains vital for U.S. space success
FPI / June 13, 2025 Geostrategy-Direct By Richard Fisher As the colorful political alliance of President Donald Trump and the world’s wealthiest man Elon Musk was historic in its scope and had a clear impact on the early space policy of Trump’s second term, their first week of June 2025 titanic political bust-up must not […]
Lessons From the Trump-Musk Feud
Elon Musk's public retreat after a high-profile fight with Donald Trump demonstrates that even the world's richest person is no match for the US government. Money may buy you access, but it cannot shield you and your interests from a currency-issuing sovereign that is willing to use all of the tools at its disposal.
The US is the greatest power in space. But what if Donald Trump and Elon Musk don't reconcile? SpaceX plays a central role in these areas of space travel.
After Trump feud, role of Musk’s SpaceX in Golden Dome missile shield in question - West Hawaii Today
The role of Elon Musk’s SpaceX in an ambitious new U.S. missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the project.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
