Texas A&M professor, NASA researcher accused of secretly collaborating with China

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HOUSTON — A professor at Texas A&M who was working on U.S. space projects was arrested on federal charges Sunday, Aug. 23.

Professor Zhengdong Cheng, 53, is charged with conspiracy, making false statements and wire fraud.

Cheng led a team conducting research for NASA while secretly working with China, according to federal investigators.

“Dr. Cheng is accused of hiding his affiliation with the Guangdong…