Elon Musk's Growing Influence on NASA Amid Trump Era Concerns

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Peter Juul from the Progressive Policy Institute warns that Elon Musk's involvement in the "Department of Government Efficiency" under President-elect Donald Trump could jeopardize NASA's independence, potentially turning it into a contracting agency favoring SpaceX. Juul argues that Congress should protect NASA by enforcing competitive contracting policies and supporting the Space Launch System, amidst concerns over Musk's conflicts of interest and character issues.
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