The Nikkei-reported shift is aimed at insulating the U.S. space program from Chinese influence, highlighting geopolitical pressure on aerospace sourcing and staffing.
SpaceX is moving to exclude Chinese nationals and Chinese-made parts from its supply chain, in a step aimed at insulating the U.S. space program from Chinese influence, Nikkei reported. The development points to tighter controls over aerospace sourcing and personnel as U.S.-China tensions increasingly shape strategic industries tied to national security and launch infrastructure.