Starlink currently receives some subsidies from the government, but POLITICO’s John Hendel reported in October that it could be in line for billions more under a more favorable Republican-led Federal Communications Commission, possibly headed by Musk ally and current senior Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr.

Elon Musk’s rise into Donald Trump’s political orbit in 2024 has overshadowed another milestone this year for the world’s richest man: His space business has launched more rockets than ever, further establishing itself as an indispensable workhorse for NASA and the U.

Elon Musk's dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, sources said, signaling big changes for NASA's moon program and a boost for Musk's SpaceX.