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Virgin Galactic bans Chinese nationals from space flights over espionage fears – The Independent


The Independent

Virgin Galactic bans Chinese nationals from space flights over espionage fears
The Independent
This is due to the fact that the British firm will be launching its craft from the US, where strict anti-espionage regulations introduced during the Cold War still restrict the privileges of citizens from countries such as China, Iran and North Korea
China's nouveau riche barred from buying Virgin Galactic's trips into spaceSouth China Morning Post

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Virgin Galactic bans Chinese tourists from space flights fearing espionage – Newstrack India


The Guardian

Virgin Galactic bans Chinese tourists from space flights fearing espionage
Newstrack India
Tycoons from China, who are willing to pay 250,000 dollars for the tickets, have been told that they cannot board the flights because of anti-espionage regulations in the US, News.com.au reported. Virgin's craft has a rocket engine and is seen as a
Chinese won't get ticket on Virgin space flightsiTWire
No seats for Chinese space touristsHong Kong Standard
Why Chinese tourists are banned from Virgin Galactic space flightsCourier Mail

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