Futurology
It'd hilarious if Trump's fight with Musky resulted in a massive boost to NASA finding to screw over SpaceX.
Realistically, I'd more expect they just try and switch to Bezo's cock rockets inc and claim it's a better deal.
America has to have some kinda launch vehicle, but I can't see the GOP funding a government approach, no payoff for them.
Uhhh apparently you haven't heard of the pork barrel that is the Senate Launch System (SLS). A huge government-funded rocket, supported by Republican Senators Cruz and Shelby, it costs about 5 billion per launch. A government approach to space launch is exactly what we don't want. The government should fund innovative, untested technologies and bold space science missions that are unprofitable in the corporate space. They shouldn't waste taxpayer funds on solved problems like space launch. That's exactly what you want companies to focus on.
Even bezo's head took on the resemblance of the prick he is.
Space X is almost the only real reliable player for satellite delivery.
They'll be fine.
I love the Musk/Trump removed fight though.
China kinda already has been the space leader if you follow what they are and have been doing for the last several years. Uncle Sam's dick if fully committed to Deliverance with Great first cousins. Who would imagine that a culture and generations without meritocracy would result in inheritance idiots. Inherited wealth is a recipe for failure. It is the same fundamental problem as monarchy.
Killing NASA kicks the ankles out from under our global efforts. That kinda science and engineering takes a planetary effort and Europe, Japan, etc., can't just jump in and replace it all.