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Trump Cuts Ties with Musk, SpaceX Contracts Secure
6/11/2025
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Story summary
- Donald Trump has ended his relationship with Elon Musk but will maintain SpaceX's government contracts.
- SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft plays a vital role in transporting NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
- Since 2011, NASA has depended on SpaceX, with Dragon successfully completing 51 missions.
- Trump cautioned Musk about serious repercussions if he supports Democratic candidates opposing Republican tax cuts.
