Elon Musk has criticized Sean Duffy, who serves as both Transportation Secretary and acting administrator of NASA, for allegedly attempting to undermine the space agency. Musk claimed Duffy is “trying to kill” NASA, accusing him of lacking intelligence. This follows Duffy’s announcement that NASA is open to using lunar landers from competitors to SpaceX in its mission to return astronauts to the moon before China does. Initially, NASA planned to use SpaceX’s Starship rocket system for the Artemis III mission slated for 2027. However, Musk’s company has faced delays and setbacks with the Starship project. Musk’s comments reference Duffy’s background as a professional lumberjack, highlighting his career in speed climbing. Duffy stated that while SpaceX performs remarkable work, it is behind schedule. The situation has drawn attention to potential shifts in NASA’s contracts and leadership dynamics.