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China space program
Why China’s New Cargo Space Ship Is So Important
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
The Tianzhou cargo ship may not grab headlines, but it's another step forward in China's long-term space plan.
Are China and the US Set for a Showdown in Space?
By Peter Garretson, Namrata Goswami, and Peter Garretson and Namrata Goswami
Conversations with Chinese experts highlight several misperceptions about China's ambition in space.
How China Is Weaponizing Outer Space
By Harsh Vasani
Many of China's space capabilities are designed to counter U.S. military advantages.
China’s Unique Space Ambitions
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
China’s space program is venturing beyond simply seeking prestige and status.
China Builds Space-Monitoring Base in the Americas
By Victor Robert Lee
Critics in Argentina say sovereign territory has been turned over to China’s PLA.
China to Launch Second Space Lab in 2016
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will both launch the Tiangong-2 and conduct its next manned space mission in the second half of this year.
The Humble Beginnings of China's Space Program
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the PLAN's birthday, China in the Middle East, and the truth about Hong Kong's election plan. Friday China links.
US Admiral: China Counter-Space Threat Is 'Real'
By Shannon Tiezzi
The head of U.S. Strategic Command pointed to China's counter-space capabilities as an area of concern.
Indonesian Maritime Security Board to Access Chinese Satellite Data
By Ankit Panda
Indonesia's Maritime Security Coordinating Board will have access to Chinese remote sensing data.
China, Japan, South Korea Hold Rare Trilateral Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China's plan for a space station, the "war on pollution," media blackmail, and China & IS. Friday China links.
China's Military Creates New Space Force
By Zachary Keck
The People's Liberation Army has reportedly established a fifth military service dedicated to aerospace operations.
Report: To Reach Mars, NASA Must Work With China
By Shannon Tiezzi
A National Research Council report recommends lifting the ban on NASA-Chinese cooperation.