On February 5, 2026, two Democratic U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim, formally requested an immediate review of SpaceX by the Pentagon amid serious allegations regarding potential Chinese ownership stakes in the aerospace company. The senators expressed deep national security concerns, highlighting possibilities that such investments, allegedly funneled through overseas entities, could undermine the security of critical military and civilian infrastructure in the United States. They cited various media reports along with court testimonies, revealing mechanisms through which Chinese investors might have routed funds through the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands to obscure their purchases of shares in SpaceX. The lawmakers posed specific inquiries to the Department of Defense regarding the extent of any Chinese ownership within SpaceX, emphasizing the need to assess whether the company falls under U.S. rules that govern foreign ownership and influence, known as FOCI. Citing that SpaceX plays a crucial role in launching military and intelligence satellites as well as operating Starlink, which the Pentagon and even Ukrainian defenses utilize, the senators warned that any foreign control could expose sensitive technologies to adversaries. This urgent request included a deadline for the Pentagon to respond by February 20, 2026. Additionally, they referred to SpaceX's recent acquisition of xAI, a move that has raised further questions about the integration of foreign investments within the enterprise. Critics, including other lawmakers and security experts, have voiced concerns that Chinese capital could lead to access to nonpublic information about SpaceX, including contract specifics and logistical details that could potentially benefit China, which is striving to outpace the U.S. in space technology and capabilities. The history of accusations surrounding foreign investments in critical U.S. companies is not new. Over the years, several investigations have taken place, examining potential conflicts of interest associated with foreign investments in companies that have national security implications. This has prompted increasing scrutiny from both political sides when it comes to China, especially given the growing threat it poses in the technology and aerospace sectors. As SpaceX continues to solidify its position as a key player in national security infrastructure, an examination of foreign investments and possible Chinese interests has become more pressing than ever before.