April 14, 2000
Space Scientists Say New Federal Rules on Satellite Technology Impede Research
New federal policy that puts satellite technology under the same restrictions as military hardware is alarming many space scientists, who fear that they can no longer discuss their work freely with foreign-born colleagues without violating the law.
In some cases, researchers are slowing their work or being asked by corporate partners to exclude their peers who are not United States citizens.
Concerned about sensitive material being leaked to foreign governments, Congress last
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