Trump Appears to Be Dissolving the National Space Council at SpaceX's Request
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President Donald Trump appears ready to dissolve the National Space Council amidst lobbying from SpaceX, driven by sentiments against bureaucratic inefficiency. Reportedly viewed as a ‘waste of time’ by Trump's aides, the council, originally reestablished in 2017, is now facing a precarious future. The evaporation of communication with the council post-election indicates possible imminent changes. This shift underscores the growing dominance of the private space sector over traditional governmental organizations, as SpaceX's progress highlights a departure from NASA's previous stronghold in space exploration.
Trump's administration is contemplating disbanding the National Space Council, following lobbying from SpaceX, aligning with the anti-bureaucratic vision championed by Trump and Musk.
The Space Council, reestablished in 2017 with enthusiasm, now faces potential dissolution, reflecting the increasing influence of private space industry over traditional agencies like NASA.
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