Donald Trump plans visit to SpaceX for starship milestone
SpaceX’s latest rocket launch in Texas is expected to draw US President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting his close ties with Elon Musk and the company’s groundbreaking efforts.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas on Tuesday, underscoring his strong relationship with the company’s founder, Elon Musk. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville, a move often linked to high-profile visits, while similar restrictions over Trump’s Palm Beach estate have been temporarily lifted.
Trump and Musk have cultivated a close friendship, with Musk serving as an informal advisor and frequently staying at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. This trip follows their attendance at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in New York, highlighting their close ties during Trump’s transition period.
The launch will showcase SpaceX’s Starship rocket in its sixth test flight. Central to Musk’s vision for interplanetary travel, the rocket also plays a key role in NASA’s Artemis program to return humans to the moon. Trump, an outspoken admirer of SpaceX’s reusability techniques, previously lauded the company’s efforts during a rally.
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