China Prepares for Return of Shenzhou
China Prepares for Return of Shenzhou, Washington Post:China is only the third country to launch humans into orbit on its own, after Russia and the United States _ a source of enormous national pride as the communist government tries to cement its status as a rising power and help prepare for a planned moon landing by 2010 and the eventual creation of a space station.
This is China's second manned space flight. Shenzhou means "divine vessel."
This is China's second manned space flight. Shenzhou means "divine vessel."
Like the United States government in the late 1960's and the 1970's the Chinese government sees scientific advancement as one of the top priorities for future success.
China's vision for new space age, BBC.
China National Space Administration
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