US EditionSpaceX will not decommission Dragon, Musk says
- Elon Musk announced on June 6, 2025, that SpaceX will not decommission its Dragon spacecraft despite previous threats to do so.
- This decision followed threats from US President Donald Trump to terminate all government agreements with Musk's enterprises, potentially jeopardizing $22 billion in funding.
- The Dragon spacecraft, created with government assistance, is essential for ferrying astronauts between Earth and the space station, as SpaceX remains the sole American provider with this capability.
- Each SpaceX launch carries four astronauts, including one Russian as part of an exchange system, while alternative Soyuz capsules hold three astronauts per launch but are less available.
- Maintaining Dragon operations avoids reliance solely on Russia for crew transport and preserves NASA's access to important scientific and crew missions amid contract uncertainties.
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Elon Withdraws Threat to Decommission Craft After Trump Ally Threatens Deportation
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Musk walks back threat to decommission SpaceX Dragon spacecraft
Elon Musk seemingly backed down from a threat to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft that ferries cargo and people to the International Space Station for the U.S., made during an escalation of a spat between the billionaire and President Donald Trump. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is the company’s primary vehicle for sending astronauts and cargo to orbit. The company has billions of dollars in contracts with NASA to send the agency’s astronauts…
How Musk's feud with Trump could affect NASA's SpaceX partnership
Elon Musk backed off from his threats to decommission the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after President Trump reacted to his comments about the budget bill and a feud ensued. Christian Davenport, a reporter for the Washington Post, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.
Elon Musk Pulls Back on Threat to Withdraw SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday withdrew his threat to decommission the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft used to make trips to the International Space Station, amid a public spat with President Donald Trump. Musk wrote on social media platform X on Thursday that he would “begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately” after Trump threatened to cut government funding to Musk’s companies, including SpaceX. But hours later, Musk said he woul…
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