WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – Reports suggest that President-elect Donald Trump might attend a SpaceX launch in Texas on Tuesday, a move that highlights his relationship with SpaceX founder Elon Musk.

Flight Restrictions Point to High-Level Visit

The FAA issued temporary flight restrictions in Brownsville, Texas, a standard indicator of important visits. Restrictions in Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump’s estate, will also be temporarily suspended during this period.

Musk and Trump Strengthen Their Ties

Elon Musk, CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, has been a key advisor to Trump and has stayed at Mar-a-Lago on multiple occasions. This past weekend, Musk accompanied Trump to New York for a UFC event.

Starship’s Next Step Towards Mars Exploration

Starship, the centerpiece of SpaceX’s launch, is a cutting-edge spacecraft designed for missions to Mars. NASA is set to incorporate it into its Artemis lunar program, which could pave the way for deeper space exploration under Trump’s leadership.