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Author Seedhouse, Erik.

Title The new space race : China vs. the United States / Erik Seedhouse
Published Chichester : Praxis Pub., ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xxxi, 250 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, portraits (some color)
Series Springer-Praxis books in space exploration
Springer-Praxis books in space exploration.
Contents Section 1, High frontier politics: Rising dragon -- US and China space policy -- Section 2, Dark arena: Space warfare doctrine -- Military space assets -- Exploding China's dreams -- Section 3, The second space race: Chinese and American space exploration programs -- Current and future hardware -- Manned spaceflight experience -- Section 4, Why cooperation won't work and why a new space race is looming: The case for and against collaboration with China -- The imminent space race
Summary The world's most populous nation views space as an asset, not only from a technological and commercial perspective but also from a political one. The repercussions of this ideology already extend far beyond Washington. China vs. the United States explores future Chinese aspirations in space and the implications of a looming space race. Dr. Seedhouse provides background information on the fifteen-year history of the China National Space Administration and its long list of accomplishments. Sino-U.S. technological and commercial interests in space are discussed, including their¡interest in¡encouraging a potential space race. The national security objectives of the U.S. and China are also examined
Analysis engineering
ruimtevlucht
space flight
astronomie
astronomy
ruimtewetenschap
space science
Engineering (General)
Techniek (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Space race -- China
Space race -- United States
Astronautics -- China
Astronautics -- United States.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Aeronautics & Astronautics.
Astronautics
Space race
China
United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781441908803
1441908803