Trump, subsidies to be withdrawn, Bezos actively lobbying, Musk caught in the middle, the landscape of U.S. space contracts faces a major reshuffle; how political and business entanglements affect national security and launch plans, understand the key points in one article. (Background: Why did Musk apologize to Trump? WSJ: Vice President Pence mediates, TSL stock rebounds) (Background supplement: Musk regrets to Trump: I should not have posted those tweets, the comments on Loli Island were too much) The triangular struggle between Trump, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos pushes the U.S. space industry to the forefront in June 2025. Trump threatens to cut SpaceX's government contracts, and Bezos seizes the opportunity to woo the White House, seeking launch opportunities for Blue Origin; under the intertwining of politics and business, national security and space exploration schedules are forced to be reassessed. How political struggles shake up space contracts Former allies Trump and Musk have a rift due to legislative positions. Trump stated on the X platform: "The cheapest way is to terminate Elon’s government subsidies and contracts. I have always been surprised that Biden hasn’t done this!" At the same time, he withdrew the NASA director candidate recommended by Musk. Trump's actions directly threaten SpaceX's current $22 billion government contracts, forcing the U.S. Space Force and NASA to estimate contingency plans. Risks faced by SpaceX SpaceX has handled over 90% of U.S. launch missions in the past two years, responsible for resupply to the International Space Station and deployment of defense satellites. According to WSJ, the company plans to launch 170 times in 2025, mostly for Starlink satellites. If contracts are suddenly halted, the Artemis lunar mission, military payloads, and research schedules could be delayed, and costs would rise accordingly. Blue Origin's chasing strategy Bezos seizes the political rift to actively lobby. He has spoken with Trump multiple times, and Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp met with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at the White House in mid-June, inviting Trump to a wedding in Venice. The U.S. Space Force has approved a $2.4 billion, 7-launch contract for Blue Origin; however, the cost of a single launch for the "New Glenn" is about $500 million, still higher than SpaceX's Falcon 9 at $67 million, with technology and cost gaps still unresolved. The next steps in U.S. space policy This power and money intertwined game shows that the space industry is highly dependent on government procurement, and political winds can reshape the market landscape. Washington may disperse orders and introduce more competitors to reduce reliance on a single company and enhance program resilience. Whether SpaceX can maintain its dominant position in the future, or if Blue Origin rises to prominence, will influence America's space ambitions and national security layout. Related reports Is Powell trying to win Trump's favor? Federal Reserve Board member Waller sends a dove: Fed may cut rates as early as July, tariff impact temporary Trump angrily scolds Musk "lost his mind": doesn’t want to talk to him, wants to sell the red TSL.. TSL rebounds 6% Musk and Trump’s relationship seems like a drop tower, three reasons they have to break up <Musk and Trump argue "Bezos becomes the biggest winner", Blue Origin quietly squeezes out SpaceX's business> This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.
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Musk ve Trump tartışırken "Bezos en büyük kazanan oldu", Blue Origin sessizce SpaceX'in işini geride bırakıyor.
Trump, subsidies to be withdrawn, Bezos actively lobbying, Musk caught in the middle, the landscape of U.S. space contracts faces a major reshuffle; how political and business entanglements affect national security and launch plans, understand the key points in one article. (Background: Why did Musk apologize to Trump? WSJ: Vice President Pence mediates, TSL stock rebounds) (Background supplement: Musk regrets to Trump: I should not have posted those tweets, the comments on Loli Island were too much) The triangular struggle between Trump, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos pushes the U.S. space industry to the forefront in June 2025. Trump threatens to cut SpaceX's government contracts, and Bezos seizes the opportunity to woo the White House, seeking launch opportunities for Blue Origin; under the intertwining of politics and business, national security and space exploration schedules are forced to be reassessed. How political struggles shake up space contracts Former allies Trump and Musk have a rift due to legislative positions. Trump stated on the X platform: "The cheapest way is to terminate Elon’s government subsidies and contracts. I have always been surprised that Biden hasn’t done this!" At the same time, he withdrew the NASA director candidate recommended by Musk. Trump's actions directly threaten SpaceX's current $22 billion government contracts, forcing the U.S. Space Force and NASA to estimate contingency plans. Risks faced by SpaceX SpaceX has handled over 90% of U.S. launch missions in the past two years, responsible for resupply to the International Space Station and deployment of defense satellites. According to WSJ, the company plans to launch 170 times in 2025, mostly for Starlink satellites. If contracts are suddenly halted, the Artemis lunar mission, military payloads, and research schedules could be delayed, and costs would rise accordingly. Blue Origin's chasing strategy Bezos seizes the political rift to actively lobby. He has spoken with Trump multiple times, and Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp met with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at the White House in mid-June, inviting Trump to a wedding in Venice. The U.S. Space Force has approved a $2.4 billion, 7-launch contract for Blue Origin; however, the cost of a single launch for the "New Glenn" is about $500 million, still higher than SpaceX's Falcon 9 at $67 million, with technology and cost gaps still unresolved. The next steps in U.S. space policy This power and money intertwined game shows that the space industry is highly dependent on government procurement, and political winds can reshape the market landscape. Washington may disperse orders and introduce more competitors to reduce reliance on a single company and enhance program resilience. Whether SpaceX can maintain its dominant position in the future, or if Blue Origin rises to prominence, will influence America's space ambitions and national security layout. Related reports Is Powell trying to win Trump's favor? Federal Reserve Board member Waller sends a dove: Fed may cut rates as early as July, tariff impact temporary Trump angrily scolds Musk "lost his mind": doesn’t want to talk to him, wants to sell the red TSL.. TSL rebounds 6% Musk and Trump’s relationship seems like a drop tower, three reasons they have to break up <Musk and Trump argue "Bezos becomes the biggest winner", Blue Origin quietly squeezes out SpaceX's business> This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.