Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Musk Backtracks on Dragon Threat After Trump Clash
Elon Musk, who runs SpaceX, and Donald Trump had a disagreement on social media.
Musk said he might stop using the Dragon spacecraft, which carries astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station.
This was because of possible issues with government contracts.
However, Musk later said he wouldn't do it.
The Dragon is important for the ISS.
NASA uses SpaceX a lot for getting to space, and also for future trips to the moon.
Elon Musk threatened to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
The threat was a response to a social media exchange with Donald Trump.
Musk later clarified that he would not follow through with the threat.
The Dragon capsule is vital for transporting astronauts to and from the ISS.
NASA relies heavily on SpaceX for various missions, including lunar missions.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Donald Trump
- What
- Elon Musk initially threatened to decommission the Dragon spacecraft, then backtracked.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- International Space Station (ISS), United States
- Why
- Musk threatened to decommission the Dragon spacecraft due to tensions with Trump, but later reversed his decision.
- Key People
- Elon Musk, Donald Trump
- Spacecraft Involved
- SpaceX Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Soyuz
- Organizations Involved
- NASA, SpaceX
- ISS Role
- Dragon capsule transports astronauts and supplies
- Current Status
- Dragon capsule remains operational; Starliner grounded