# SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. hires AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD (Trade (domestic/foreign), Manufacturing)

**Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. |
| Client description | Space launch and AI services. |
| Client state | CA |
| Lobbying firm | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Trade (domestic/foreign), Manufacturing |
| Specific matters disclosed | Issues related to trade policy regarding space launch and AI services. · Issues related to trade policy regarding space launch and AI services. |
| Registered | 2026-10-19 |

## Why this score
- Lobbying on several issue areas.
- Specific matters disclosed.

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