Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- NASA has barred Chinese students and researchers from its programs, citing security concerns, as U.S.-China rivalry intensifies with both nations racing to achieve manned lunar missions.
NASA has moved to restrict Chinese students and researchers from joining its educational and research programs, amid intensifying competition with China in space exploration.
Agence France-Presse reported on Thursday, September 11, that the agency has started denying access even to Chinese citizens with valid visas for participation.
Several individuals reported on September 5 that their access to NASA's IT systems was suddenly cut and they were barred from attending in-person meetings. The incident highlighted growing internal r...