China's space policy: review and prospects |
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Authors: | Anne Gilks |
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Institution: | Anne Gilks is a research associate with the Space Policy Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Edward Wright Building, Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen AB24 3QY, UK |
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Abstract: | This article reviews the current status of the Chinese space programme, covering its military origins, launchers, applications satellites, manned spaceflight and exploration. It examines the growing commercialization of China's space activities and how far this is likely to be successful, especially in the light of MTCR constraints and other legal regulations. It is nonetheless concluded that commercialization, along with joint ventures with foreign companies, has been crucial to the development of China's space programme. However, the country still lacks the resources to become a first-rank space power. |
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