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Musk Clashes with NASA Chief Over SpaceX Delays

10/24/2025

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Elon Musk accused Sean Duffy, the acting administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), of "trying to kill NASA" after Duffy criticized SpaceX for falling behind schedule and called for more competition in Moon return race.
Musk's retaliation included derogatory remarks on social media, including a meme questioning Duffy's intelligence.
Critics condemned Musk's response as homophobic and juvenile, reflecting tensions in U.S. space policy amid competition with China.

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Elon Musk accused Sean Duffy, the acting administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), of "trying to kill NASA" after Duffy criticized SpaceX for falling behind schedule and called for more competition in Moon return race.
Musk's retaliation included derogatory remarks on social media, including a meme questioning Duffy's intelligence.
Critics condemned Musk's response as homophobic and juvenile, reflecting tensions in U.S. space policy amid competition with China.