"Musk and Trump argue, 'Bezos becomes the biggest winner,' Blue Origin quietly squeezes out SpaceX's business."

Trump threatens to cut subsidies, Bezos actively lobbies, and Musk finds himself caught in the middle, as the landscape of U.S. space contracts faces a major overhaul; how the intertwining of politics and business affects national security and launch plans is outlined in this article. (Background: Why did Musk apologize to Trump? WSJ: Vice President Pence mediates, TSL rebounds) (Background information: Musk's confession to Trump: He regretted posting those tweets, the comments about Loli Island were excessive) The triangular struggle between Trump, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos pushes the U.S. space industry to the forefront in June 2025. Trump threatens to cut SpaceX's government contracts, while Bezos seizes the opportunity to court the White House for Blue Origin to secure launch opportunities; amidst the intertwining of politics and commerce, national security and the timeline for space exploration must be re-evaluated. How political struggles shake the space contracts Former allies Trump and Musk have fallen apart over legislative positions. Trump stated on the X platform: "The cheapest way is to terminate Elon’s government subsidies and contracts. I’ve always been surprised Biden hasn’t done this!" He also withdrew Musk's recommendation for NASA director. Trump's actions directly threaten SpaceX’s current government contracts, which amount to as much as $22 billion, forcing the U.S. Space Force and NASA to consider backup plans. Risks faced by SpaceX SpaceX has handled over 90% of U.S. launch missions in the past two years, responsible for resupplying the International Space Station and deploying defense satellites. According to WSJ, the company plans to launch 170 times by 2025, mostly for Starlink satellites. If contracts are suddenly halted, the Artemis lunar mission, military payloads, and research schedules could all be delayed, with costs rising accordingly. Blue Origin’s pursuit strategy Bezos seizes political fissures to actively lobby. He has spoken with Trump multiple times, and Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp met with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at the White House in mid-June, inviting Trump to a wedding in Venice. The U.S. Space Force has approved a $2.4 billion, 7-launch contract for Blue Origin; however, the cost per launch for the New Glenn is about $500 million, which is still higher than SpaceX's Falcon 9 at $67 million, and the technology and cost gap has yet to converge. The next steps in U.S. space policy This battle interwoven with power and money shows that the space industry is highly dependent on government procurement, and political winds can reshape the market landscape. Washington may diversify orders and introduce more competitors to reduce reliance on a single company and enhance program resilience. Whether SpaceX can maintain its dominant position or Blue Origin rises to power will dictate U.S. space ambitions and national security strategy. Related reports: Is Powell vying for Trump's favor? Federal Reserve Board member Waller hints: Fed may cut rates as early as July, the impact of tariffs is temporary. Trump angrily scolds Musk as 'losing his mind': doesn’t want to talk to him, wants to sell the red TSL..TSL rebounds 6%. The relationship between Musk and Trump seems like a rollercoaster, with three reasons they must part ways. <Musk and Trump quarrel, 'Bezos becomes the biggest winner', Blue Origin quietly edges out SpaceX's business> This article was originally published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.