Joy Reid Instagram – So another $6 billion for #elon … nearly $100 million for a birthday military tank parade for ; that will wreck the streets of DC … and tariffs that are destroying ordinary folks’ retirement. Is this what you voted for, #maga???
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In April 2025, #SpaceX secured a $5.92 billion contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to conduct 28 rocket launches for the U.S. Space Force under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 program. This award was part of a broader $13.5 billion allocation, with #UnitedLaunchAlliance receiving $5.3 billion for 19 missions and #BlueOrigin obtaining $2.3 billion for seven missions. These contracts aim to deploy some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive and complex satellites into orbit, reinforcing national security objectives.  
Critics, including #RobertReich, have highlighted the juxtaposition of substantial government contracts awarded to private entities like #SpaceX amidst domestic budgetary constraints affecting essential public services. This situation raises questions about fiscal priorities, especially considering #ElonMusk’s increasing involvement in government contracts and his influence within defense and intelligence sectors. While #SpaceX’s advancements contribute significantly to national defense capabilities, the allocation of such funds prompts discussions on balancing technological investments with the maintenance of critical public services.
#Hashtags: #SpaceX #ElonMusk #RobertReich #UnitedLaunchAlliance #BlueOrigin #NationalSecuritySpaceLaunch #PentagonContracts
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