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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has called for an investigation into reports that Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in “regular contact” since late 2022. The Wall Street Journal alleges that Musk has discussed “business and geopolitical tensions” with Putin, sparking national security concerns due to SpaceX’s close ties with NASA and the U.S. military. “If the story is true, it raises concerns for NASA, the Department of Defense, and intelligence agencies,” Nelson told Semafor. While Musk’s support for Ukraine via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has been crucial, his stance on the conflict has softened, with a shift toward neutrality. In fact, recent revelations indicate Musk limited Starlink coverage for Ukrainian forces in certain zones, with some reports claiming that he acted based on Russian guidance. U.S. officials are split on investigating Musk’s connections with U.S. adversaries, as he remains a U.S. citizen, while National Security Council spokesman Joh