American Space Development Targeted by China, Hackers

American Space Development Targeted by China, Hackers
The Atlas 5 rocket carrying the Mars InSight probe launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, near Los Angeles, California, on May 5, 2018. David McNew/Getty Images
Daniel Holl
Daniel Holl
China reporter
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Two Chinese hackers have been indicted by the Department of Justice with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, as well as other charges, which may be used to develop Chinese space technology.

The unsealing of the indictment on Dec. 20 listed companies from which Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong stole information, including companies involved with aviation, space and/or satellite technology, and NASA, the only company specifically named.

Daniel Holl
Daniel Holl
China reporter
Daniel Holl is a Sacramento, California-based reporter, specializing in China-related topics. He moved to China alone and stayed there for almost seven years, learning the language and culture. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
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