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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have requested a Pentagon review of SpaceX due to allegations that Chinese investors have acquired stakes in the company, raising national security concerns. They noted that investments might have been routed through offshore entities in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands.

The senators highlighted the potential risks to military and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing SpaceX's significant contracts with the Department of Defense, including a $5.9 billion launch service contract. They have asked for a response by February 20 regarding the extent of Chinese ownership and measures to address security concerns.