Summary
NASA has stopped allowing Chinese citizens to work on its space programs, blocking their access to the agency's facilities and data. This decision affects Chinese nationals who had roles as contractors or students and is part of broader tensions between the US and China over national security concerns related to space technology.
Key Facts
- NASA has banned Chinese citizens from its space programs, preventing their access to facilities, data, and networks.
- The restriction affects Chinese nationals working as contractors or students contributing to NASA's research.
- This move aligns with existing US policies that prohibit NASA from sharing data with China.
- Chinese astronauts are already excluded from the International Space Station due to US restrictions.
- Both the US and China are in a competitive race to achieve significant milestones in space exploration, like landing on the Moon.
- Recent events have seen increased suspicion and allegations of espionage against Chinese nationals in scientific fields in the US.
- NASA's decision is part of broader national security concerns amid growing US-China tensions in technological advancements.
