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May 15, 2014

China aids in cutting down space debris
Beijing (XNA) May 15, 2014
China has made remarkable progress in controlling and reducing the impact of space debris on exploration and will strengthen cooperation with other nations, according to a senior official. "China has allocated a considerable amount of resources in research and development for the detection, protection and mitigation of space debris," said Xu Dazhe, head of the China National Space Administration. "A surveillance and early warning system has taken shape, beginning to provide technical support to ou ... read more

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New Space Research Platform Ready for Flight Test

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