Golden Dome or Golden Goose? The Comically Expensive Quest for Space Defense
Trump’s Golden Dome defense plan is skyrocketing into space, but experts question if it’s more sci-fi than reality. As defense firms scramble for contracts, some say the missile shield’s future hangs by a thread—or perhaps a satellite. Will the Golden Dome dazzle or fizzle? Only time and trillions will tell.
Hot Take:
Trump wants a “Golden Dome” in space to protect the U.S. from missiles. Some experts are skeptical, but Trump is as confident as ever, claiming it will be operational by 2029. Apparently, if you believe hard enough, even space can become your personal missile playground. Just don’t tell the aliens to duck!
Key Points:
- President Trump proposes a massive space-based missile defense system called the “Golden Dome.”
- SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are frontrunners for related government contracts.
- Experts doubt the feasibility and cost of the project.
- The project could spark an international arms race.
- Elon Musk publicly states SpaceX is not yet bidding for the project.
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