The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.

The worried reaction within space and national security agencies highlights the risks of government’s exclusive dependence on SpaceX for crucial tasks, including classified missions.

The rift between Musk and Trump started following Musk's criticism of the GOP-endorsed "Big Beautiful Bill" and in the latest online spat Musk says he is decommissioning his company’s Dragon spacecraf