China's Space Programme: From the Era of Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping
- ISBN-10
- 9811915040
- ISBN-13
- 9789811915048
- Category
- Aerospace engineering
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Author
- S. Chandrashekar
Description
This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China. It presents the complete story of Chinas space program from its origins through to present day activities on the International Space Station. This monograph further discusses the role of Chinas space strategy in its emergence as a major power on the world stage. The book also presents the context of Chinas 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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