How NASA Would Struggle Without SpaceX if Trump Cancels Musk’s Contracts
The New York TimesFriday, June 6, 2025 at 12:01:14 AM
If President Trump decides to pull the plug on SpaceX’s contracts with NASA, the agency could be left scrambling to keep its space ambitions on track. Right now, SpaceX is a key player in ferrying astronauts—like Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who recently returned from the International Space Station—and handling critical missions. Without Musk’s company, NASA might face major delays or even have to fall back on less reliable (or more expensive) alternatives.
Editor’s Note: SpaceX has become a linchpin for NASA’s operations, from crewed flights to cargo runs. If political decisions disrupt that partnership, it’s not just about Elon Musk’s bottom line—it could stall America’s progress in space at a time when competition with China and others is heating up. This isn’t just bureaucratic drama; it’s about whether the U.S. can keep its edge in orbit.
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