The White House earlier this month directed the Defense Department and NASA to gather details on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts following the public blowout between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk,

Following escalating tensions between President Trump and Elon Musk, the White House has directed the Defense Department and Nasa to scrutinize SpaceX's multi-billion dollar contracts. This review, prompted by Musk's criticisms of Trump,

A public dispute between President Trump and Elon Musk has jeopardised US space leadership. Proposed budget cuts threaten NASA missions, especially climate science and planetary exploration, while prioritising lunar and Mars ambitions.

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 Trump administration has initiated a formal review of SpaceX’s multi-billion dollar contracts following Elon Musk’s public criticism of President Trump. The move raises concerns over political interference in defence spending and national security planning.

What does the spat between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk mean for the rivals of Musk's SpaceX in the commercial space industry?