Space Race Showdown: Duffy vs. Musk Over NASA Leadership

Acting NASA Chief Sean Duffy and billionaire Elon Musk engaged in a public spat over who should lead the prestigious space agency. The dispute followed Duffy's invitation for companies to compete with Musk's SpaceX for a moon landing mission.

Musk criticized Duffy on social media, mocking his competence while responding to reports suggesting Duffy wants NASA to move under the Transportation Department's jurisdiction, which he currently oversees. In response, Duffy accused SpaceX of falling behind in the Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the moon.

A NASA spokeswoman clarified that Duffy's primary goal is to surpass China in the lunar race, not to secure his leadership role within the space agency. As the rivalry unfolds, both parties remain defiant, with Duffy highlighting his resolve by welcoming challenges for the mission.