4. Neglecting International Collaboration
U.S. policies, such as the Wolf Amendment, restrict NASA from collaborating with China’s CNSA, creating barriers to international cooperation. These limitations impede the free exchange of data, stifling scientific progress and reducing the chances of groundbreaking discoveries. The U.S. can communicate with Chinese scientists, but they must obtain permission, typically from both the FBI and Congress, to do so. The amendment has been in place since 2011 and has caused numerous issues, hindering better communication with the Chinese team.