The New Space Race: China vs. USA
Author | : Erik Seedhouse |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2010-04-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781441908803 |
ISBN-13 | : 1441908803 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Download or read book The New Space Race: China vs. USA written by Erik Seedhouse and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.