The New Space Race China vs. the United States /
The worlds most populous nation views space as an asset, not only from a technological and commercial perspective but also from a political one. The repercussions of this ideology already extend far beyond Washington. China vs. the United States explores future Chinese aspirations in space and the...
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Format: | Electronic |
Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Praxis,
2010.
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Series: | Springer Praxis Books
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Online Access: | https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0880-3 |
Summary: | The worlds most populous nation views space as an asset, not only from a technological and commercial perspective but also from a political one. The repercussions of this ideology already extend far beyond Washington. China vs. the United States explores future Chinese aspirations in space and the implications of a looming space race. Dr. Seedhouse provides background information on the fifteen-year history of the China National Space Administration and its long list of accomplishments. Sino-U.S. technological and commercial interests in space are discussed, including their�interest in�encouraging a potential space race. The national security objectives of the U.S. and China are also examined. |
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Physical Description: | online resource. |
ISBN: | 9781441908803 |