China has big plans for its space program
China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China’s lofty space goals.
FRIDAY, 03 MAY 2024, 14:38
China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China’s lofty space goals.
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