Washington, D.C.: NASA has dispelled concerns about drug abuse issues at Elon Musk’s SpaceX, asserting that the company has not violated workplace regulations pertaining to alcohol and drugs that could jeopardize rocket launches and satellite services.
In an official statement on Thursday, NASA made it clear that there is no evidence of non-compliance from SpaceX regarding regulations ensuring a drug- and alcohol-free workforce. The space agency emphasized its expectations for commercial partners, emphasizing the need to adhere to all workplace safety requirements during mission execution and service delivery.
“The agency does not have evidence of non-compliance from SpaceX on how the company addresses the drugs and alcohol-free workforce regulations,” stated NASA.
The clarification comes in response to concerns raised following a report in The Wall Street Journal, which highlighted Elon Musk’s history of recreational drug use, including substances like ketamine, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms.
NASA reaffirmed its commitment to actively enforce and verify compliance with alcohol and drug-free workplace contract clauses. These clauses mandate contractors to maintain a “robust and effective” corporate culture and safety program.
The statement underscores the critical importance of upholding high safety standards and adherence to regulations in the aerospace industry, especially concerning government contracts.
