[FPSPACE] Chinese Space Launch Plans are Secretive and Ambitious

[Larry Klaes]

CHINESE LAUNCH PLANS ARE SECRETIVE AND AMBITIOUS
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Officials from the Chinese Space Agency released more details about 
the plans for its manned space program at a recent forum. Their plans 
include manned spaceflight, exploration of the Moon, and contribution 
to international activities to explore Mars. Exactly what form their 
involvement and exploration will take remained vague.

Internet Coverage:
http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/space/10/04/china.space.ap/index.html
http://www.flatoday.com/space/explore/stories/2000b/100400china.htm

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