The role of Spacex by Ilon Mask in the new ambitious American anti -missile system ‘Golden Dome’ (“Golden Dome”) is called into question after the dramatic dispute last week between billionaire businessman and President Donald Trump, according to the news agency Reuters.

The White House had until recently examined a plan for SpaceX, Musk’s rocket and satellite business, to work with the software manufacturer Palantir and the manufacturer of drones Anduril To build critical elements of the project ‘Golden Dome’. The government had ordered the Pentagon to prioritize a network of satellites for this purpose.

However, a new framework for the system is now being examined monitor and prevent possible missile attacks against the United Stateswhich will reduce the role of Spacex. One possibility would be to get SpaceX’s satellite capabilities and extend the existing ground defense systems.

In a statement, a White House spokesman said that “The Trump government is committed to a rigorous revision process for all bids and contracts”. A senior official of the Ministry of Defense said the Pentagon “It’s not about announcements about future contracts related to the Golden Dome effort.”

A reduced role for SpaceX would be the first known setback in the huge volume of MSK’s business with the US government after his controversy with the US president last week. The change in plans, especially for a project that Trump has described as primaryness For the US defense strategy, it also highlights the highly personalized nature of the president’s leadership, according to aerospace and defense experts.

“The fact that the people who guide the program are approved on the basis of their political position suggests a real concern that the project itself is very politicized and is not carried out on the basis of its technical advantages.”said the Laura Gregomissile defense expert and research director in a non -profit organization based in Cambridge.

In a statement to Reuters, the White House said any decision would be taken “Giving priority to the best deal for America and utilizing the most advanced and innovative technology.”

Trump said in May that the defensive shield should be operational by the end of its presidency in January 2029. However, experts in the industry have stated that this timetable, and the projected cost of about $ 175 billion, seem to be overly optimistic.

It is estimated that the Trump government could implement at least part of the program. It is not clear how soon a final decision will be made to the project or whether the final role of any company is set, including SpaceX.

SpaceX, Anduril and Palantir were founded by businessmen who were important political supporters of Trump. Companies’ representatives have met with top government officials and decision -making officers from the Ministry of Defense to discuss Golden Dome, according to the Reuters.

Prior to his dispute with the president, Musk was a key adviser to Trump and donated more than $ 250 million to help him be elected. However, the recent controversy, which included Musk’s appeal for Trump’s referral and the chairman of the president for unfair involvement with the impunity and sexual offense Jeffreytriggered the change of direction, sources told Reuters.

“Due to the ‘explosion’, the Pentagon was given the space to consider other alternatives’.

In recent days, Musk has tried to mitigate the controversy, saying that he regretted some of his comments and lowering some of his criticism of Trump on social media. Earlier this week, the press Officer Caroline Libit He told reporters that Trump appreciated Musk’s apology and did not know any efforts by the government to review Musk’s contracts due to the conflict.

SpaceX had submitted a proposal for a part of the Golden Dome called ‘Level of custody’, A system that will include between 400 and 1,000 satellites that will detect rockets will monitor their orbit and determine if they are heading to the US, the Reuters In April.