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Tiangong Space Lab Spurs China Space PR BlitzSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 09, 2010 In 2011, China will launch Tiangong 1, its first space laboratory. The flight of Tiangong has been openly discussed for years, and we have even seen video of the actual spacecraft being assembled. Nevertheless, there's been a recent spate of reporting on the subject, mostly in the form of confusing stories appearing in the Chinese media. The sudden release of these stories, which really provide no enlightenment to dedicated space observers, is curious. It's as if China suddenly feels the nee ... read more |
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