After the conflict between Trump and Musk, NASA seeks SpaceX as an alternative rocket spacecraft.

The Washington Post cited informed sources as saying that after a dispute between Trump and Musk, representatives from NASA and the Pentagon called on Space X’s competitors to expedite the development of alternative rockets and spacecraft. The report stated, “Government officials contacted at least three commercial space companies: Rocket Lab (, Stoke Space ), and Blue Origin (, to inquire about the status of their rockets and when they could be available for government missions.” Musk had previously indicated that he might stop the flights of the Dragon spacecraft. This would prevent NASA from transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Musk later backed away from the threat. However, his statements raised concerns among NASA officials who had entrusted astronaut safety to Space X, and the Pentagon similarly relies heavily on the company to launch its critical satellites.