Long March 7 rocket, China's new model carrier rocket, lifts off from the launch pad in Wenchang, Hainan province. Photo: supplied
Long March 7 rocket, China's new model carrier rocket, lifts off from the launch pad in Wenchang, Hainan province. Photo: supplied
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Is China militarising space? Experts say new junk collector could be used as anti-satellite weapon

Craft could be used to attack satellites, according to some researchers

Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen

Updated: 12:53pm, 12 Jun, 2017

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Long March 7 rocket, China's new model carrier rocket, lifts off from the launch pad in Wenchang, Hainan province. Photo: supplied
Long March 7 rocket, China's new model carrier rocket, lifts off from the launch pad in Wenchang, Hainan province. Photo: supplied
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