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Chinese space program, commercial services, military space
The Shenzhou IV Experiments
Beijing - Feb 21, 2003
In the early morning on December 30 2002, Shenzhou IV was successfully launched into orbit from Jiuquan Satellite Launching Center. Shenzhou IV conducted eight kinds of applied science and engineering experiments in orbit via a rack of 52 separate tests including 33 experiments China has not previously conducted in orbit.
China Boosts Relocations From Yangtze Project To 320,000
Beijing (AFP) Feb 19, 2003
China said Wednesday 320,000 people will have to move because of a massive scheme to divert water from the Yangtze river, marking the second upward revision in less than a week. Only last Thursday, state media said 275,000 people would be relocated, increasing previous estimates by 50,000.
China's Manned Space Mission Stays On Course For October Launch
Beijing - Feb 14, 2003
China expects to stage its first manned space flight this year, despite the recent loss of US space shuttle Columbia, a top aerospace official said Thursday in Beijing. Zhang Qingwei, president of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, made it clear the US incident will not upset China's applecart.
The Mystery of the Fins
Sydney - Feb 12, 2003
As we await the launch of China's first astronaut, expected in October this year, it's time to review some of the remaining mysteries of the Chinese Shenzhou human spaceflight program.
Will There Be A Nuclear Space Race Between America And China
Los Angeles - Jan 28, 2003
In Greek mythology, Prometheus was the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity. Arthur C. Clarke's early novel "Prelude to Space" featured a nuclear powered ram jet for the first stage of a moon mission; it was called Prometheus as well. Last week NASA Administrator, Sean O'Keefe, announced a new Prometheus -- a bold new nuclear space propulsion initiative that will do for spaceflight what fire did for humans of old.
China Plans First Manned Space Launch In October: Official
Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2003
China plans to launch its first manned space mission in October, an official at the country's space program told AFP Friday. "There are plans to launch Shenzhou V in October this year," said a research official at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., which develops the rocket carriers and the spacecraft.
Shenzhou Pace To Pick Up As First Manned Mission Approaches
Sydney - Jan 06, 2003
China's Shenzhou human spaceflight program has held the world's attention for more then four years, but day-by-day activity has been somewhat scarce. The best way to examine this gradually evolving episode in the history of space travel is to hit the rewind button of journalism, then watch the results on fast forward.
China Begins Countdown To Manned Mission After Return Of Craft
Beijing - Jan 06, 2003
China Monday began the countdown to sending a human into space as scientists prepared to move the safely-returned unmanned Shenzhou IV craft to Beijing for analysis.
Recovery Team In Place To Greet Shenzhou-4 Return
Beijing - Jan 05, 2003
Mission control and various operational support centers, a now global tracking network and most importantly, the recovery team, are ready for the return of Shenzhou-4 (SZ-4) early tonight (Jan. 5).
Shenzhou-4 To Land Sunday
Beijing - Jan 04, 2003
Chinese space officials said the Shenzhou-4 test mission was operating free of problems midway through its planned 7-day flight, which mission controllers are aiming to bring to an end with a successful landing of the Descent Module in the early evening on Sunday (Jan. 5) at the prime landing site in central Inner Mongolia.
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