[A U.S. senator has launched an investigation into Ukraine’s restricted use of the Star Shield satellite communications system] October 23rd, U.S. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said on the 22nd that he has launched an investigation into Ukraine’s restricted use of the Star Shield satellite communications system. It is reported that Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth, asking the other party to answer questions such as who has the technical and legal authority to change the "Star Shield" satellite communication service, and whether the Department of Defense has "adequate alternatives" when Space Exploration Technologies Corporation cannot ensure the operation of "Star Shield". Blumenthal said in the letter that the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will investigate the relationship between the U.S. government and SpaceX and the government's dependence on the technology company. He asked Hegseth to answer the questions in the letter before November 5, and asked people familiar with the matter at SpaceX to explain the situation before November 12. Since the U.S. Senate is currently controlled by Republicans, Democrats do not have the power to subpoena, and Blumenthal only has the power to request information and briefings from relevant individuals. (CCTV News)