On June 13, Reuters reported that following a contentious exchange between Elon Musk and U.S. President Trump, SpaceX's participation in the new U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile defense system has been thrown into doubt. The 'Golden Dome' system, aimed at safeguarding the United States from long-range missile threats, had initially seen SpaceX as a pivotal partner; however, the recent conflict could jeopardize its role in the project.