After Elon Musk Joins Politics: Can NASA Absorb a Bigger Public Role Amid Rising Trade Barriers?
Yet Musk’s unique role as both the business visionary and public face of SpaceX complicates the narrative. His foray into direct politics changes the calculus. NASA, a federal agency funded by Congress, cannot openly appear partisan. Its credibility, both domestically and internationally, depends on being seen as serving national.
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