DocumentCode :
1551843
Title :
Taikonauts prepare for liftoff [Chinese manned space programme]
Author :
Oberg, Johnny
Volume :
38
Issue :
12
fYear :
2001
fDate :
12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
42
Lastpage :
47
Abstract :
In this paper, the author describes how China´s manned space program is only the tip of the iceberg in its bid to challenge the space status quo. He explains how, with a manned space program as the centerpiece of its strategy, China may well become a force to be reckoned with in orbit
Keywords :
space research; space vehicles; China; Taikonauts; manned space program; Cultural differences; Europe; International Space Station; Military satellites; Missiles; Rockets; Space stations; Space technology; Space vehicles; Terrorism;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9235
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/6.969359
Filename :
969359
Link To Document :
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