NASA man accused of spying for Mossad

But he received a phone call from the undercover agent and agreed to meet him in September, where he allegedly offered information about US nuclear weapons, military spacecrafts, weapons systems and satellite in exchange for £2,000.

Bloomberg reported that Mr Nozette told the FBI agent: “I don’t get recruited by Mossad every day. I knew this day would come.”

The two allegedly exchanged letters containing information classified as top secret, for which Mr Nozette apparently received an additional £9,000. He also reportedly asked to be given an Israeli passport.

Mr Nozette has been charged with attempted espionage, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. He will appear in court in Washington later today.