Investing.com -- The U.S. government is reconsidering SpaceX’s role in a new missile defense system following the recent dispute between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, according to a Reuters report late Thursday.
The White House had previously considered a plan for SpaceX to work with Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) and Anduril on key components of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system.
Now, a revised framework for the system, designed to track and prevent potential missile attacks against the United States, could diminish SpaceX’s involvement. According to the report, one option under consideration would initially bypass SpaceX’s satellite capabilities and instead focus on expanding existing ground-based missile defense systems.
When asked about the project, a White House spokesman stated, "The Trump Administration is committed to a rigorous review process for all bids and contracts."
A senior Defense Department official added that the Pentagon "has no announcements regarding future contracts associated with the Golden Dome effort."
The reconsideration comes in the wake of a public disagreement between Musk and President Trump that occurred last week.
