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    Donald Trump Poised to Attend SpaceX Launch, Strengthening Ties with Elon Musk

    Kanika SharmaEdited By Kanika SharmaNovember 19, 2024Updated:November 19, 2024 World No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Trump May Attend SpaceX Rocket Launch in Texas, Highlighting Ties to Elon Musk

    President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering attending a SpaceX rocket launch in Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday. This move further underscores his close relationship with the company’s CEO and founder, Elon Musk, who also leads Tesla.


    Temporary Flight Restrictions Signal High-Profile Visit

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville on Monday. These restrictions, often implemented before VIP visits, suggest Trump may be present for the event. Meanwhile, restrictions over Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida, will be temporarily lifted during the same period.

    Trump’s transition team has not commented on his travel plans. However, this potential appearance would align with his growing connection to Musk, the world’s richest man and a regular adviser to Trump.

    Trump’s Growing Bond with Elon Musk

    Musk has spent significant time at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, solidifying their rapport. Over the weekend, Musk accompanied Trump from Florida to New York for a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship event.

    SpaceX’s upcoming launch is its sixth test of the Starship system, a next-generation rocket critical to Musk’s long-term goal of sending humans and cargo to Mars. The rocket is also key to NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon later this decade.

    A Shared Enthusiasm for Space Exploration

    The test flight involves SpaceX’s innovative reusability technique, using large arms to catch the rocket’s 71-metre first stage booster after launch. This method previously caught Trump’s attention during an October test, which he praised at a rally.

    “Did you see the way that sucker landed today?” Trump remarked enthusiastically at the time.

    With this planned visit, Trump continues to show interest in SpaceX’s advancements and Musk’s ambitious space projects, highlighting a unique intersection of private innovation and public leadership.

    With inputs from Reuters

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