Air War College Air University

By Thompson, David J., Colonel

Book Id: WPLBN0000706006
Format Type: PDF eBook:
File Size: 0.6 MB
Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Air War College Air University
Author:	Thompson, David J., Colonel
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Language:	English
Subject:	Military Technology, Technology, Military Science
Collections:	Asian Literature Collection, e-Asia Digital Library Collection
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Publisher:	University of Oregon Libraries; E-Asia Digital Library


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Excerpt: In October 1956, Mao Tse-tung ordered the start of China?s space program. Four years later, on 5 November 1960, China launched its first rocket, becoming the fourth country, behind Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union, to enter space. Today China routinely launches space satellites for Western companies, including U.S. corporations, and is increasing its share of the global space launch market. But the Chinese also use the technology and assistance gained in foreign ventures for P.R.C. military applications. And a principal organization in China?s space effort, the China Great Wall Industry Corporation, has been identified by the U.S. State Department as engaging in missile technology proliferation activities.