Musk calls NASA chief 'Sean Dummy' as SpaceX contract hangs in the balance
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- Elon Musk insulted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on social media platform X, calling him 'Sean Dummy' and questioning his intelligence.
- Duffy suggested NASA might sideline SpaceX from its moon mission due to delays, potentially opening the contract to other space companies.
- NASA's Artemis III moon-landing mission is planned for mid-2027, but SpaceX's progress is under scrutiny.
- Musk defended SpaceX, highlighting it as the only company to human-certify a new orbital space vehicle in the US.
- Reports indicate Musk ally Jared Isaacman may be reconsidered for NASA leadership, despite previous nomination issues.
- Duffy's spokesperson clarified that he does not seek the NASA administrator role but supports the President's choice for the position.