What is the primary basis for the legislative prohibition preventing Chinese astronauts from officially visiting the ISS?
Answer
US domestic law severely limiting NASA's bilateral cooperation
The restriction stems from US domestic law passed by Congress which limits NASA's ability to cooperate bilaterally with the Chinese government and its space programs.
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