China Is Off to a Fast Start in 2004 Space Operations

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China is beginning a campaign to launch 10 unmanned spacecraft this year, totally dominating Asia-Pacific space operations, where India and Japan will be lucky to launch one or two missions combined. The first two satellites in China's 2004 plan were launched Apr. 18 on board a 666,000-lb.-thrust...

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