The Trump administration is reportedly turning to old friends as it looks to develop a “golden dome” missile-defense system proposed by President Donald Trump. Although plans may change, and Elon Musk has denied that SpaceX pitched itself for the job,

It was typical Tesla hyperbole, and even Musk told listeners to the company’s earnings call that his prognostications should be taken “with a grain of salt because I am optimistic.” Now, it seems, any optimism in this smaller Tesla was misplaced.