The the administration ordered the agencies to scrutinize Musk’s contracts to ready possible retaliation against the businessman and his companies, sources said.

SpaceX, one of NASA’s biggest partners, could lose billions of dollars worth of government contracts if the Trump administration decides to terminate the agreements with the Elon Musk-headed company.

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.