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NASA's Cost-Cutting Review Amid SpaceX's $14.5B Contracts

2/14/2025

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NASA's acting administrator, Janet Petro, revealed that Elon Musk's cost-cutting unit, DOGE, will assess the agency's payments amid a backdrop of $14.5 billion in contracts with SpaceX. Despite Musk's criticisms, Petro emphasized the enforcement of strict policies to navigate potential conflicts. Meanwhile, Jared Isaacman awaits Senate confirmation as the incoming administrator.

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NASA's acting administrator, Janet Petro, revealed that Elon Musk's cost-cutting unit, DOGE, will assess the agency's payments amid a backdrop of $14.5 billion in contracts with SpaceX. Despite Musk's criticisms, Petro emphasized the enforcement of strict policies to navigate potential conflicts. Meanwhile, Jared Isaacman awaits Senate confirmation as the incoming administrator.