国際｜NASA、中国人研究者の活動制限 / International | NASA restricts activities of Chinese researchers.

Summary

NASA has announced measures to prohibit Chinese researchers from accessing its facilities and using its computers.

This decision comes amid escalating space competition between the U.S. and China and was implemented by the Trump administration to ensure security. As China aims for a crewed lunar landing, the United States is emphasizing the importance of its leadership in space and is also moving to promote commercial activities in the sector.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, why did NASA limit the activities of Chinese researchers?
Log: It’s said to be for protecting U.S. security. The competition between the U.S. and China in space is becoming more intense, so there’s increased vigilance.
Chako: But that really puts the researchers in a tough spot. They want to learn more about space!
Log: That’s true. Especially since China is aiming for a moon landing, the competition could intensify even more.
Navi: I’d like to add that NASA’s measures are related to national security issues and are considered important for preventing the outflow of technology.

Admin’s Note

The restrictions placed on Chinese researchers at NASA illustrate the impact of international competition in space. As Chaco’s comments indicate, limiting researchers’ freedom to operate poses a significant obstacle to the advancement of science. With international cooperation being essential, it will be interesting to see which direction things take moving forward. I believe it is crucial to explore ways to promote scientific progress even in such circumstances.