Frequency Forward Wants FCC Hearing on Musk's China Ties
The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.
The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2025 – Watchdog group Frequency Forward is asking federal regulators to block SpaceX’s $17 billion purchase of spectrum from EchoStar, citing concerns that Elon Musk could be subject to influence by the Chinese government.
The group said in a Thursday filing with the Federal Communications Commission that the agency shouldn’t approve the SpaceX application without holding a hearing on the issue.
The nonprofit’s petition cited Musk’s business activities in China, including a major Tesla factory, and recent ProPublica reporting that revealed some level of direct investment from Chinese entities in SpaceX.
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