President Trump threatened to cut off Elon Musk’s federal contracts, showing that he looks at the government as his own means of penalizing those who cross him.

What does the spat between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk mean for the rivals of Musk's SpaceX in the commercial space industry?

The worried reaction within space and national security agencies highlights the risks of government’s exclusive dependence on SpaceX for crucial tasks, including classified missions.