Media: Pentagon and NASA Consider Alternatives to SpaceX After Musk and Trump Quarrel RIA Novosti, Washington, June 8, 2025, 11:47 AM According to informed sources, after a quarrel between President Trump and billionaire Musk, representatives of NASA and the Pentagon have reached out to SpaceX's competitors to accelerate the development of alternative rockets and spacecraft. The report states: "Government officials have contacted at least three commercial aerospace companies: Rocket Lab, Stoke Space, and Blue Origin, to inquire about the status of their rockets and when they can be used for government missions." After President Trump threatened to terminate the contract with SpaceX, Musk stated that he might stop the "Dragon" spacecraft flights. This would leave NASA unable to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Later, Musk withdrew his threat. However, his remarks raised concerns among NASA officials who entrusted astronaut safety to SpaceX, as the Pentagon also heavily relies on the company to launch its critical satellites. The disagreement between Musk and Trump also intensified due to the White House withdrawing its nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in late May. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834336716495900/ Disclaimer: The article solely represents the author's personal views.