Shenzhou makes history: China's manned space program emerges

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China successfully launched "Shenzhou" in Nov 1999 to become the third country that is capable of launching men into space. China obtained much of its technology from Russia to develop the craft. An analysis of the program and its implications is presented.

Analysis, Manned space flight

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Cruising' the solar system

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Issues are presented concerning the history of space exploration from 1960 to 2000. The key developments during this time period are described and the future of space exploration is considered.

History, Cover Story, Discovery and exploration, Outer space, Space exploration, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Soviet Union, Astronautics

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Shenzhou-2: a status report

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The Shenzhou-2 if China's second automated test flight of their new piloted spacecraft. The six-day mission used bonafide prototype with all the systems needed for carrying space passengers.

Planning, Reports, Space flight, Space tourism

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