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NASA Chief Calls for Investigation into Musk-Putin Communications on Friday

Oct 25, 2024, 03:46 PM

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has called for an investigation into reports that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has had secret communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the Semafor World Economic Summit on Friday, Nelson highlighted a Wall Street Journal report that revealed these alleged conversations. Nelson expressed concern over the potential implications for NASA, the Department of Defense, and intelligence agencies. The calls, if confirmed, could have significant ramifications given NASA's reliance on Musk's SpaceX for critical missions. He believes the matter should be investigated by authorities.