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China's Space Programme : From the Era of Mao Zedong to XI Jinping - S. Chandrashekar

China's Space Programme

From the Era of Mao Zedong to XI Jinping

By: S. Chandrashekar

Paperback | 5 May 2022

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This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China. It presents the complete story of China''s space programme from its origins through to present day activities on the International Space Station. This monograph further discusses the role of China''s space strategy in its emergence as a major power on the world stage. The book also presents the context of China''s space program within the larger narrative of international space development. The book binds together the diverse political, military, economic and technology aspects into a coherent understanding and explains their role in the establishment and growth of Chinese space programme. Given the contents, this book will be a valuable source of information for students, researchers, and historians in the area of space studies.

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"China's Space Programme: From the Era of Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping by S Chandrashekhar provides a detailed account of the country's rise to become a space power worth reckoning. ... Each chapter carries a wealth of information in the form of tables and diagrams. ... The richness of information on the Chinese Space programme makes the book a historical study, a tutorial, a study in management, and a reference guide." (Arup Dasgupta, Geospatial Artha, Vol. 1 (5), January-February, 2023)

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