Politics and Government
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Tue, December 17, 2024
[ 03:00 AM ] - Firstpost
[ 02:20 AM ] - MSN
[ 02:00 AM ] - The Financial Times
[ 01:21 AM ] - MSN
[ 01:20 AM ] - MSN
[ 01:00 AM ] - MSN
[ 12:40 AM ] - MSN
[ 12:20 AM ] - The New York Times
[ 12:00 AM ] - Detroit News
Mon, December 16, 2024
[ 11:40 PM ] - MSN
[ 11:40 PM ] - The New Zealand Herald
[ 11:20 PM ] - Lincoln Journal Star
[ 11:20 PM ] - MSN
[ 11:00 PM ] - Politico Europe
[ 10:40 PM ] - MSN
[ 10:20 PM ] - MSN
Why Musk Doesn't Have Access to SpaceX's Biggest Government Secrets
- The rocket company's executives haven't sought a higher security clearance for its CEO to avoid questions about his drug use and contact with foreign officials. The answers might no longer matter.
The article from MSN discusses why Elon Musk, despite being the CEO of SpaceX, does not have access to some of the company's most sensitive government secrets. This limitation stems from SpaceX's involvement in highly classified national security projects, particularly those related to the U.S. military and intelligence communities. The U.S. government has strict protocols regarding who can access classified information, and these protocols often exclude even high-profile corporate leaders like Musk if they do not have the necessary security clearances or if there are concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to their other business ventures or public statements. Instead, access to these secrets is typically granted to employees with specific clearances, and oversight is maintained by government officials to ensure that sensitive information remains secure. This arrangement helps maintain national security while allowing SpaceX to participate in lucrative government contracts.
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/why-musk-doesn-t-have-access-to-spacex-s-biggest-government-secrets/ar-AA1vULRz ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/why-musk-doesn-t-have-access-to-spacex-s-biggest-government-secrets/ar-AA1vULRz ]
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