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Elon Musk Halts Dragon Program Amid Trump Contract Threat

6/8/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has decided to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft following President Trump's threat to revoke government contracts. This decision marks a significant shift in their previously strong political alliance. Currently, the Crew Dragon remains the sole US spacecraft certified for transporting crews to the ISS, backed by a hefty $4.9 billion contract.

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In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has decided to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft following President Trump's threat to revoke government contracts. This decision marks a significant shift in their previously strong political alliance. Currently, the Crew Dragon remains the sole US spacecraft certified for transporting crews to the ISS, backed by a hefty $4.9 billion contract.