China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation says it plans more than 40 space launches this year. Photo: STR/FP
China-US space race heats up as Chinese firm plans over 40 launches this year
- CASC forecasts an arduous year ahead to ‘accelerate the development of China as a space power’
- China’s aims this year include finishing the Tiangong space station and signing a five-year agreement on space cooperation with Russia
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation says it plans more than 40 space launches this year. Photo: STR/FP