SpaceX Awarded $38.85 Million NASA Contract Amid Government Spending Cuts

Washington, D.C. – SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, received a $38.85 million contract from NASA on Monday, February 10. This occurred while Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is implementing significant cuts across other government contracts. Musk defended the contract, stating SpaceX provides the best value for taxpayers. Critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, noting that SpaceX has received $19.8 billion in federal contracts since 2008.