• 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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