This report examines China's national and military space program. The report first addresses civilian oversight and support of China's space program, including political drivers and budgetary support under national-level science and technology programs. The report then details how GAD is organized to manage space systems acquisition, transport payloads, and maintain space systems in orbit. Discussion then turns to China's space R&D and industrial base, and an overview of selected national and military programs. The report next outlines the role of GSD in developing space requirements and leveraging space assets for integrated joint operations. A summary of China's international space launch services is offered as an appendix. Contents: Summary; Introduction; Civilian Support for China's Space Program; The PLA General Armaments Department as Executive Authority for Space; China's Space Industrial Infrastructure; Selected Space Programs of the People's Republic of China; Space Support for PLA Integrated Joint Operations; Conclusions; Appendix: International Cooperation; Endnotes.


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    Title :

    China's Evolving Space Capabilities: Implications for U. S. Interests


    Contributors:
    M. A. Stokes (author) / D. Cheng (author)

    Publication date :

    2012


    Size :

    85 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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