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Pentagon Considers Alternatives to SpaceX Amid Trump Clash

6/10/2025

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The Pentagon is re-evaluating its relationship with SpaceX after President Trump's clash with Elon Musk. In a bid for stability and national security, officials are eyeing alternatives such as Blue Origin and Rocket Lab, driven by the urgency to strengthen the U.S. space program amidst rising competition from China.

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The Pentagon is re-evaluating its relationship with SpaceX after President Trump's clash with Elon Musk. In a bid for stability and national security, officials are eyeing alternatives such as Blue Origin and Rocket Lab, driven by the urgency to strengthen the U.S. space program amidst rising competition from China.