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Elon Musk Denied Access to SpaceX's Biggest Government Secrets Over Drugs and Foreign Contacts


Published on 2024-12-16 14:00:53 - MSN
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  • Not even Elon Musk knows exactly what is on the U.S. spy satellite rockets his company blasts into space. SpaceX executives decided their founder and chief executive shouldn't apply for the highest-level security clearance after lawyers warned his alleged drug use and regular contact with foreign governments could create problems for the company's defense contracts,

Elon Musk has been denied access to some of SpaceX's most sensitive government secrets due to concerns over his drug use and foreign contacts, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. government has reportedly limited Musk's access to classified information, citing his past drug use, including marijuana, and his interactions with foreign nationals, which could pose security risks. This decision impacts SpaceX's ability to work on certain high-security projects, as Musk, being the CEO, would typically have access to such information. The restrictions come amidst growing scrutiny of Musk's behavior and business practices, with the government aiming to safeguard national security interests.

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