The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, recently began an audit of NASA’s spending and contracts.

Newsweek has contacted DOGE for comment via X. Why It Matters. Despite its name, DOGE isn't an official government department but a temporary organization that Musk has said will

Elon Musk may be the face of DOGE, but he made a name for himself in businesses built around technology and space travel.

As Elon Musk forges ahead with his work at DOGE and expands his political influence, questions are now mounting over the possible conflicts of interest he and his businesses face. DOGE, which is not an official government body,