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1 online resource (i, 118 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-118). |
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Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from cover (DOD, viewed on Apr. 1, 2021) |
| Contents |
Introduction. -- 1. China's ambitions for space. -- 1.1 Strategic plans for space. -- 1.2 Composition and applications of China's ground segment. -- 1.3 Historical overview of China's ground segment. -- 2. China's domestic ground segment. -- 2.1 PLA strategic support force space systems department. -- 2.2 Commanding and supporting organizations. -- 2.3 Xi'an Satellite Control Center. -- 2.4 Launch centers. -- 2.5 China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department. -- 2.6 Other organizations involved in space asset command, tracking, and management. -- 3. China's global space infrastructure. -- 3.1 Overview. -- 3.2 Chines TT&C stations and international partners. -- Conclusion. -- Appendices. -- Endnotes. |
| Summary |
The size and sophistication of China's space ground segment within China and abroad has increased significantly. Changes in technology are also going to reshape China's space infrastructure. There is an ongoing shift away from large, expensive stations, as networks of small but cheap optical and radar satellite tracking stations and radio ground stations become more popular. Ultimately, as part of the Space-Earth Integrated Information Network Mega Project, Chinese scientists and engineers plan to build a constellation of space-based sensors, linked by data-relay satellites that can provide the necessary services without involving leasing or building stations abroad. The U.S. and its allies and partners have bene ted from scienti c cooperation with China, but going forward, this must be done with a realistic understanding of China's intentions and the real nature of the organizations to be partnered with. Navigating the need to cooperate in space as a global commons, including sharing tracking data, is complicated by its role as a strategic domain. While China has, in many ways, bene tted from the opacity surrounding its space program and supporting organizations, this study makes it clear that with even cursory research, the curtain can be pulled back. The United States, along with our partners and allies who choose to engage with China on space issues, should, at minimum, understand the nature of the organizations they are working with and the consequences for international norms of a China strengthened by access to international space technology. |
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Aeronautics, Military -- China.
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Aerospace industries -- China.
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Space vehicles -- China.
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Aeronautics, Military. (OCoLC)fst00798542
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Aerospace industries. (OCoLC)fst00798631
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Space vehicles. (OCoLC)fst01127951
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China. (OCoLC)fst01206073 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJcrd4RjtCBk4wfMhTwwG3
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Stone, Alex (Analyst), author.
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Lee, Taylor A., author.
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China Aerospace Studies Institute (U.S.), issuing body.
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United States. Department of Defense, sponsoring body.
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Building the pillars of a great space power |
| Gpo Item No. |
0422-K (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 301.26/6:PI 64 |
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