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Challenges to security in space : space reliance in an era of competition and expansion

2022

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China's space programme : from the era of Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping

S. Chandrashekar, Author | Singapore : Springer | 2022

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.[...]

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Space threat assessment 2022

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2022

This report provides a discussion of the technical details that define different types of counterspace weapons and a “highlight” or quick overview of the main countries being tracked—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, India, and others. The count[...]

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China's ambitions in space : the sky's the limit

Mark Julienne, Author | Paris (France) : Institut Francais des Relations Internationales (IFRI) | 2021

From the dawn of China’s space program in the mid-1950s to the ability to build, launch and operate satellites in low Earth and geosynchronous orbits from the 1980s, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is in 2021 a complete space power with aut[...]

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China's ground segment : building the pillars of a great space power

Peter Wood, Author ; Alex Stone, Author ; Taylor A. Lee, Author ; China Aerospace Studies Institute (U.S.), Author | Montgomery, AL : China Aerospace Studies Institute | 2021

The size and sophistication of China's space ground segment within China and abroad has increased significantly. Changes in technology are also going to reshape China's space infrastructure. There is an ongoing shift away from large, expensive s[...]

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Manned spacecraft technologies

Hong Yang, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers essential information on China's human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space labora[...]

New space in Asia : experts views on space policy and business trends in Asian countries

Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2021

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Space threat assessment 2021

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2021

This report focuses on five specific countries that are either avidly pursuing counterspace capabilities or that present the greatest risk to U.S. National Security: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and India. A sixth section analyzes the count[...]

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China's space and counterspace capabilities and activities

Mark A. Stokes, Author ; Gabriel Alvarado, Author ; Emily Weinstein, Author ; Ian Easton, Author | Washington, DC : U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission | 2020

This report examines China’s military and civil space programs, including the role of military-civil fusion (MCF) and international cooperation in the development of its space program. It also addresses Beijing’s development and fielding of coun[...]

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The development and application of china's remote sensing satellites

Hu Ruzhong, Author ; Liu Xueping, Author ; Chu Liangcai, Author ; Li Hu, Author | [S.l.] : Royal Collins Publishing Group | 2020

China is one of the world's largest users of remote sensing satellite applications. This book provides a systematic introduction to the latest developments in China's domestic remote sensing satellites as well as their ground systems, industry a[...]

Space threat assessment 2020

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author ; Taylor Way, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2020

This report focuses on five specific countries that are either avidly pursuing counterspace capabilities or that present the greatest risk to the United States' National Security: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and India. A sixth section anal[...]

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China in space : the great leap forward

Brian Harvey, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | Springer Praxis Books | 2019

In 2019, China astonished the world by landing a spacecraft and rover on the far side of the Moon, something never achieved by any country before. China had already become the world's leading spacefaring nation by rockets launched, sending more [...]

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Space threat assessment 2019

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2019

The purpose of this report is to review the open-source information available on the counterspace capabilities that can threaten U.S. space systems. It is intended to raise awareness and understanding of the threats, debunk myths and misinformat[...]

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The test and launch control technology for launch vehicles

Zhengyu Song, Author | Berlin : Springer | 2019

This book presents technologies and solutions related to the test and launch control of rockets and other vehicles, and offers the first comprehensive and systematic introduction to the contributions of the Chinese Long March (Chang Zheng in Chi[...]

Without space : in a world without space, what will happen?

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report describes possible reasons that global access to space assets could suddenly disappear. It also explains the types of technology that would be affected, and explores the impact of these losses from commercial, economic, ethical, lega[...]

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Calling Taikong: a strategy report and study of China's future space science missions

Ji Wu, Author | Cham : Springer | Science policy reports | 2018

This book describes the status quo of space science in China, details the scientific questions to be addressed by the Chinese space science community in 2016-2030, and proposes key strategic goals, space science programs and missions, the roadma[...]

Global counterspace capabilities: an open source assessment

Brian Weeden, Author ; Victoria Samson, Author | Washington, DC : Secure World Foundation | 2018

The report provides an in-depth assessment of counterspace and anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities being developing around the world. The report is a compilation of publicly-available information for various countries developing counterspace capa[...]

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India China space capabilities : a comparison /

Sanjay Kumar, Author ; United Service Institution of India | Dehli : VIJ Books (India) PVT Ltd | 2018

Space capabilities are becoming absolutely essential for national development, economic well-being, commerce, and daily life, besides becoming a crucial component of successful military operations. Space has emerged as an essential component in [...]

China dream, space dream : China's progress in space technologies and implications for the United States

Kevin Pollpeter, Author | Washington, DC : U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission | 2015

The report examines China's space programs and how they advance China's national security, economic, and diplomatic interests. Over the long term, China seeks to transform the international system to better suit its interests, but seeks to integ[...]

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When China goes to the moon...

Marco Aliberti, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2015

The book provides a comprehensive reflection on China´s strategic direction and objectives in space, including in particular those set forth in its human spaceflight programme, and analyses the key domestic and external factors affecting the cou[...]

National space law in China : an overview of the current situation and outlook for the future /

Yun Zhao, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2015

An authoritative source on China's military space strategy

Gregory Kulacki, Author | Cambridge (MA) : Union of Concerned Scientists | 2014

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Space exploration in a changing international environment

James Andrew Lewis, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS Reports | 2014

This CSIS Report examines the strategic implications of manned space exploration. The current phase of exploration is coming to an end, and nations are seeking the next step

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China's strategy in space

Stacey Solomone, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space development | 2013

China in space : the great leap forward

Brian Harvey, Author | New York, NY : Springer | 2013

The 21st century has seen the emergence, after the Soviet Union and the United States, of the third great space superpower: China. Here, in China in Space - The Great Leap Forward, Brian Harvey takes a contemporary look at the new Chinese space[...]

China's evolving space capabilities: implications for the United States

Mark A. Stokes, Author ; Dean Cheng, Author | Washington, DC : U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission | 2012

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China, space, business: how will world react?

Heather Gordon, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2012

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Chinese climate policy - institutions and intent

William C. Ramsey, Editor ; Jacques Lesourne, Editor | Paris (France) : Institut Français des Relations Internationales | 2011

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The new space race : China vs. the United States

Erik Seedhouse | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2010

Proceedings of the symposium Dragon 2 programme mid-term results 2008-2010 : 17-21 May 2010, Guilin City, P. R. China

H. Lacoste-Francis, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2010