you say: “Id bet they let Iranian scientists in.”
these slots are being set aside for Muslims - I am NOT kidding - NASA funds to be redirected -
http://obambi.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/obama-directs-nasa-to-focus-on-muslim-outreach/
http://www.thefoxnation.com/international/2010/02/22/obama-asks-nasa-chief-reach-out-muslim-countries?page=2