SpaceX Ends Seven-Year Lobbying Partnership as Federal Ties Grow
SpaceX continues running a major federal lobbying operation while pursuing large government contracts tied to satellite spectrum policy and federal regulation. Disclosures show law firm Squire Patton Boggs received $80,000 per quarter from SpaceX, and the partnership has been terminated. Space Force and NASA awards referenced total billions, with Starlink and launch and telecommunications matters drawing congressional attention.