In a surprising defense shakeup, former President Donald Trump has removed Elon Muskâs SpaceX from the massive $175B Golden Dome missile shield project â and handed a key role to Amazonâs Project Kuiper.
đşđ¸ Pentagonâs Space Plans Rewritten
This major move comes after Trump and Muskâs relationship publicly soured in June. Even before that, Pentagon officials were reportedly uneasy about SpaceXâs growing influence over U.S. military communications. Now, the administration is turning to alternative vendors â with Jeff Bezosâ space venture, Kuiper, taking center stage.
đ SpaceX Still in the Launch Game?
Musk responded on X, claiming SpaceX ânever bidâ on Golden Dome and is still focused on Mars missions. Still, insiders believe the company may retain launch responsibilities, thanks to its unmatched Falcon 9 and Starship rockets.
đ°ď¸ Amazonâs Kuiper Steps In
Despite only launching 78 out of 3,000 planned satellites, Amazonâs Project Kuiper is being considered for Golden Domeâs satellite network â the U.S. version of Israelâs Iron Dome. Bezos previously stated Kuiper would serve defense purposes, and now that vision is taking shape.
đď¸ More Players Enter the Arena
Traditional giants like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are competing alongside newcomers like Rocket Lab and Stoke Space. The Pentagon insists it will allow open bidding â no more monopolies.
đĄď¸ Space, Politics & Cyber Threats
SpaceXâs reduced role might not be just business â political tensions are at play too, especially with Muskâs new âAmerica Partyâ clashing with Trump-aligned figures.
Meanwhile, cybersecurity is a top concern. Kuiper and others will need to prove they can protect against sophisticated space-based cyberattacks, like those SpaceX has already handled.
đ Golden Domeâs development could reshape the global defense landscape, ushering in a new space race era.
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