NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has called for an investigation into a report suggesting that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. The report raises concerns about national security, as Musk's connections with NASA and the US military could potentially grant him access to sensitive government information and US intelligence.
The White House officials were reportedly unaware of the alleged contact between Musk and Putin, with the details of their discussions being described as a closely held secret within the government. The report mentioned a request from Putin to Musk not to activate his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
