Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Congress is raising concerns about potential national security risks associated with Chinese investments in SpaceX, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim, who have requested an investigation by the Department of Defense [1][3]. Group 1: Congressional Concerns - Senators Warren and Kim have expressed worries that Chinese investors may secretly acquire shares in SpaceX, which could pose a national security threat [1][3]. - The senators have requested the Pentagon to disclose any Chinese ownership in SpaceX and assess whether the company needs to implement measures in accordance with the Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) rules [3][5]. - They have set a deadline of February 20 for the Department of Defense to respond to their inquiries regarding foreign investments in SpaceX [3]. Group 2: SpaceX's Operations and Financials - SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, plays a crucial role in U.S. national security by launching military and intelligence satellites and operating the Starlink communication network [5]. - The company has reportedly received billions in federal contracts since its inception in 2002 but has paid little to no federal income tax, raising eyebrows among watchdog organizations [6]. - Musk has projected that SpaceX's revenue could reach $15.5 billion by 2025, with significant growth attributed to the Starlink satellite internet service, which has approximately 6 million users [6].

【文/观察者网 熊超然】美国国会整天疑神疑鬼，炒作"通中"假议题，如今又把"帽子"扣到了美国科技 大亨马斯克旗下的太空探索技术公司（SpaceX）。 当地时间2月5日，路透社报道称，其看到的一封信件内容显示，两名美国民主党籍联邦参议员——伊丽 莎白·沃伦（Elizabeth Warren）和安迪·金（Andy Kim）当天要求美国国防部立即对SpaceX展开调查。此 前，有所谓的"指控"声称，中国投资者秘密收购了这家非上市火箭制造商的股份，这可能构成所谓 的"国家安全风险"。 报道称，沃伦和金致信美国国防部长赫格塞思，渲染了"中资进入SpaceX可能构成国家安全威胁，并可 能危及关键军事、情报和民用基础设施"的担忧。据悉，SpaceX没有立即回复置评请求。 信，以及全球最领先的实时信息和'言论自由'平台"，这进一步凸显了有关中国投资问题的紧迫性。 安迪·金（左）和伊丽莎白·沃伦 资料图 根据法院文件，美国特拉华州的一家法院，去年支持了一名基金经理将一名中国投资者从一个用于购买 SpaceX股份的基金中剔除的决定。 此前，中国外交部发言人曾强调，中国政府一贯鼓励中国企业按照市场原则和国际规则，在遵循遵守当 地法 ...