Chinese, Russian researchers barred from Japan space agency institute

A scientific institute belonging to Japan's space agency has barred Chinese and Russian researchers, among others, to protect sensitive technological information that could be used for military purposes, a source close to the matter said Friday.The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science has set new standards for accepting foreign researchers and students that went into effect in September of last year, the source said. Its parent, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, declined to comment.The move comes as part of efforts to prevent technologies used in satellites and rockets from be…READ FULL ARTICLE