NASA bars Chinese nationals from its space program amid ongoing race of space dominance

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has barred Chinese Nationals on US visas from its facilities and internal networks, perceived as the US intention to have an upper hand in its ongoing space race with China.

The decision blocks Chinese students, researchers and contractors from accessing NASA facilities, networks, and materials.

Chinese nationals were denied access to critical research data and excluded from both in-person and virtual meetings, causing significant disruption in ongoing scientific research.

Earlier this month, Sean Duffy, NASA's acting administrator, posted on X, "China is NOT going to the moon with good intentions. America will get there FIRST, preserving peace for both the U...