Exclusive: After Trump feud, role of Musk's SpaceX in Golden Dome missile shield in question

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Reuters

June 12, 2025 5:12 PM EDT Updated 11 hours ago


WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The role of Elon Musk's SpaceX in an ambitious new U.S. missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the project.

The White House until recently had considered a plan for SpaceX, Musk's rocket and satellite venture, to partner with software maker Palantir (PLTR.O) and drone builder Anduril to construct crucial elements of the project, dubbed "Golden Dome." The administration had instructed the Pentagon to prioritize a network of satellites for the purpose, these people said.

But a new framework for the system, which would seek to track and prevent possible missile attacks against the United States, is now being considered that could reduce the role of SpaceX. One possibility, the three people said, could initially forego SpaceX's satellite capabilities and focus on the expansion of existing ground systems for missile defense instead.

In a statement, a White House spokesman said "the Trump Administration is committed to a rigorous review process for all bids and contracts." A senior Defense Department official said the Pentagon "has no announcements regarding future contracts associated with the Golden Dome effort." SpaceX, Anduril and Palantir didn't respond to requests for comment.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/after-trump-feud-role-musks-spacex-golden-dome-missile-shield-question-2025-06-12/

[groundloop]

1. "committed to a rigorous review process for all bids and contracts"..... NOW THAT'S FUNNY

I needed a good laugh.

[Lonestarblue]

2. Under Trump, any Golden Dome development will just become a white elephant with no eventual use.

Like the border walls he had built that were already falling down by the time he left office because the contractor was too stupid to know that you do no build in alluvial soil next to a river.

[Nigrum Cattus]

6. Don't forget infrastructure week as well

My father worked for a short time during Reagans regime
on "star wars". It was, and will always be impossible. The only
way to factually shot down ICBM's is with lasers. They won't
do that because this is just a jobs program for tsf's friends.

[Paladin]

3. It's OK if I don't give a shit about Golden Dome, isn't it?

I mean, as long as Elon keeps losing huge amounts of money while publicly groveling to get back in trump's good graces, I'm content.

[travelingthrulife]

4. There will be no golden dome. Media. Quit giving this stupid, unfeasible idea air.

[Martin68]

5. If Golden Dome is cancelled, that would be a plus. Just another Reganesque Star Wars Boondoggle.