Virgin Galactic bans Chinese nationals from its space flight – World Tribune: Window on the Real World

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The British company Virgin Galactic’s space flight, scheduled for launch later this year, will not allow Chinese nationals on board.

More than 500 travelers have signed up to experience a short trip in space aboard Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo at a price of $200,000 per person. — More than 500 travelers have signed up to experience a short trip in space aboard Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo.

The reason apparently involves the risk of losing rocket technology to Chinese government agents, according to a Jan. 25 report in the London Daily Mail.

The Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo will be launched from the U.S., carrying two pilots and six passengers.

Tickets for the space ride cost $200,000 each.

Space technologies used on many government and private space craft are strictly regulated as they employ technology that can also be applied for military purposes.

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