The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.

The worried reaction within space and national security agencies highlights the risks of government’s exclusive dependence on SpaceX for crucial tasks, including classified missions.

Since NASA has become increasingly reliant on Elon Musk’s SpaceX for is missions, people are wondering what the future of U.S. space travel might look like amid his spat with the president.