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May 7, 2025
This article by Nick Turse first appeared in The Intercept on May 7, 2025
Trump’s proposal cuts SpaceX competitors out of the NASA budget and could add billions to the company’s defense contracts.
SpaceX has proposed providing its Golden Dome technology to the Defense Department through a “subscription service,” according to reporting by Reuters. Pentagon officials and experts have expressed concerns about this unusual model for a critical defense program, which runs the risk of leading to cost overruns and a lack of oversight and control over the program.
“With his subscription model plan, Musk is looking to both retain control of these systems and keep taxpayer dollars flowing his way,” said Murphy.
Read the Full Article at The Intercept
This article by Nick Turse first appeared in The Intercept on May 7, 2025
Trump’s proposal cuts SpaceX competitors out of the NASA budget and could add billions to the company’s defense contracts.
SpaceX has proposed providing its Golden Dome technology to the Defense Department through a “subscription service,” according to reporting by Reuters. Pentagon officials and experts have expressed concerns about this unusual model for a critical defense program, which runs the risk of leading to cost overruns and a lack of oversight and control over the program.
“With his subscription model plan, Musk is looking to both retain control of these systems and keep taxpayer dollars flowing his way,” said Murphy.
Read the Full Article at The Intercept
