The ongoing feud between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump has escalated, with significant implications for SpaceX and its operations.
Musk announced on Thursday that SpaceX will immediately begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft. This decision follows Trump's suggestion of cancelling Musk's government contracts to save money.
The SpaceX CEO shared a screenshot of Trump's Truth Social post, which stated that terminating Musk's government contracts would be the "easiest way to save money."
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft plays a crucial role in NASA missions, transporting astronauts and supplies to and from the International Space Station.
The situation marks a dramatic turn in the relationship between the two figures, who were once seen as allies.
Business Insider has reached out to the White House and NASA for comment on the matter, but has yet to receive a response.
The public exchange of insults on social media platforms, X and Truth Social, further highlights the severity of the dispute.