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SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk faces curious restrictions at his own company. Despite leading the space revolution, he is denied access to top-secret projects. The reason? An explosive combination of security protocols, a history of drug use and controversial international connections. Now, even his political future could be getting in the way of his ambitions.
Behind the glitter of space missions, there are secrets involving the eccentric Elon Musk and his own creation, SpaceX.
Despite being the founder of the company that revolutionized the aerospace industry, Musk is kept out of the most sensitive details of some of the company's most secret projects.
But what would lead the tycoon to not have full access to what happens in his own organization?
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The answer lies in a combination of government bureaucracy, security protocols and controversial personal issues that make the scenario even more intriguing.
Musk and the Limits of Top Secret Security
Elon Musk holds one of the highest security clearances issued to civilians in the United States: the “top secret” classification.
However, even with this privilege, he does not have unrestricted access to the most sensitive contracts that SpaceX maintains with the US government.
According to Wall Street Journal, more than 400 SpaceX employees have even more restricted clearances, known as “sensitive compartmentalized information” or “special access programs.”
This type of permission is only granted to those who work directly on specific missions, such as the mysterious spy project called Starshield. Musk, however, is not part of this exclusive group.
The Starshield Project and Musk's Out-of-Hand Secrets
Starshield is one of SpaceX's most secretive ventures.
According to information available on the company's official website, it offers a secure communications network for intelligence agents and the ability to “host payloads” and “monitor the planet's surface.”
These operations make use of the Starlink network infrastructure, famous for providing satellite internet around the world.
However, Musk doesn't know details about what Starlink satellites are carrying or when defense-related launches will happen.
Furthermore, the billionaire cannot even access the facilities where Starshield is developed, leaving him locked out of one of the biggest pillars of his own company's government contracts.
Drug use and its implications
One reason Musk is unable to obtain more restrictive permissions is his controversial history with drug use.
The businessman has publicly admitted to using marijuana, cocaine, LSD and ketamine.
Furthermore, in 2018, he smoked marijuana during an interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, which generated negative repercussions in several areas, including the security reviews to which he was subjected.
According to Wall Street Journal, SpaceX executives advised Musk against applying for higher security clearances.
They fear that his past behavior, combined with his international connections, such as with Russian President Vladimir Putin, could compromise the review of his eligibility.
Politics and influence games
With Donald Trump's election as president of the United States, there is speculation that Musk's relationship with the Republican leader could change the scenario.
As president, Trump has the authority to intervene in the criteria for access to the country's confidential information.
This means that, if Musk seeks political support, he could overcome the barriers that currently limit his knowledge of SpaceX's most secretive projects.
On the other hand, any failure by Musk to maintain his “top secret” clearance would have serious consequences, not only for him but also for SpaceX’s billion-dollar government contracts.
Elon Musk's future and his secrets
The question remains: to what extent is trust in Elon Musk aligned with strict national security criteria?
His genius and ability to innovate are undeniable, but the billionaire appears to be seen as a “calculated risk” in highly sensitive operations.
Meanwhile, Musk continues to lead his company with visionary strategies, even without knowing all the details of how his projects impact human rights. U.S.
This dilemma highlights the complexities of an industry where technology, security and personal controversies intersect in unique ways.
Do you think Musk's behavior should be a deciding factor in limiting his access to covert operations?
Of course! On the other hand, he should be removed from the company itself, money does not buy the safety of the American people. Politics to politicians, science and technology to experts in the field.