FBI probes dead or missing scientists tied to NASA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin
Summary
Fortune reports that nearly a dozen American scientists with ties to NASA, nuclear research, and classified defense programs linked to SpaceX and Blue Origin have died or disappeared since 2022. The House Oversight Committee has demanded briefings from federal agencies as the FBI formally investigates potential connections and foreign involvement. The piece frames these cases within the broader context of privatization and government contracts shaping space defense tech, highlighting implications for national security and research security.