Space Race 2.0: How Musk and Trump Are Rewriting NASA's Orbit

In an unexpected twist, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth after an extended 286-day visit to the International Space Station. The White House is hailing President Trump and Elon Musk's intervention in the rescue as a success, blaming the previous Biden...

In an unexpected twist, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth after an extended 286-day visit to the International Space Station. The White House is hailing President Trump and Elon Musk's intervention in the rescue as a success, blaming the previous Biden administration for the delay. Trump has said he will invite the astronauts to the Oval Office, presenting their return as a validation of his vow to care for the "forgotten man and woman." Meanwhile, Musk's SpaceX is continuing the battle to launch its Starship program, suffering two consecutive test failures. The Trump-Musk partnership is not limited to space, with Musk heading up the new Department of Government Efficiency, which is tasked with streamlining federal agencies. Critics say these moves could have long-term consequences for government capability and scientific research. Source: The Guardian