Tensions between President Trump and Elon Musk escalated, with Trump threatening to end SpaceX government contracts and Musk responding with plans to decommission Dragon spacecraft. This dispute could severely impact the US space program. Meanwhile, Blue Origin successfully completed its 32nd New Shepard suborbital flight, carrying six passengers to the edge of space. While technically unremarkable, these flights offer a unique perspective to wealthy individuals.

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