News Summary

• Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken money directly from Chinese investors, according to previously sealed testimony.
• The testimony marks the first time direct Chinese investment in the privately held company has been disclosed.
• While there is no prohibition on Chinese ownership in U.S. military contractors, such investment is heavily regulated.
• National security law experts said federal officials would likely be deeply interested in understanding the direct China investment in SpaceX.
• It is unclear if any action was taken in response to the ProPublica report.