Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Musk Reverses Dragon Decommissioning Threat Amid Trump Spat
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is prepared to launch with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
It's going to the International Space Station.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump had a disagreement over government contracts.
Musk briefly said he might stop using the spacecraft.
However, he changed his mind.
The launch is scheduled for June 10, 2025, from Florida.
Shukla will be in charge of supervising the launch and docking operations.
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is prepared for its first flight to the ISS.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the spacecraft as part of the Ax-4 mission.
The launch is scheduled for June 10, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center.
Elon Musk briefly threatened to decommission the Dragon due to a dispute with Donald Trump.
Musk later retracted the decision to decommission the spacecraft.
- Who
- Shubhanshu Shukla, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Axiom Space, NASA astronauts
- What
- SpaceX Dragon spacecraft set for launch with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla; Musk initially threatened decommissioning due to dispute with Trump, but reversed.
- When
- June 10, 2025 (launch date)
- Where
- Kennedy Space Center in Florida, International Space Station (ISS)
- Why
- Musk and Trump had a dispute over government contracts, but Musk later retracted his threat.
Elon Musk
Donald Trump
Government Contracts
Elon Musk
SpaceX initially planned to decommission the Dragon spacecraft.
Donald Trump
Trump suggested axing SpaceX's government contracts.
- Launch Date
- June 10, 2025
- Launch Location
- Kennedy Space Center, Florida
- Spacecraft
- SpaceX Dragon
- Pilot
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Ax-4 mission
- Destination
- International Space Station (ISS)
Sources
When will Shubhanshu Shukla dock Dragon to Space Station? Nasa reveals
Nasa shares stunning view from the window of the Space Station
Musk vs Trump: Will it affect Indian astronaut's launch to space?
In row with Trump, Musk says will end critical U.S. spaceship program
