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China's Space Programme - by S Chandrashekar (Hardcover)

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  • This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China.
  • About the Author: S. Chandrashekar is the J R D Tata Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies.
  • 330 Pages
  • Science, Space Science

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This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China. It presents the complete story of China's space programme from its origins through to present day activities on the International Space Station. This monograph further discusses the role of China's space strategy in its emergence as a major power on the world stage. The book also presents the context of China's space program within the larger narrative of international space development. The book binds together the diverse political, military, economic and technology aspects into a coherent understanding and explains their role in the establishment and growth of Chinese space programme. Given the contents, this book will be a valuable source of information for students, researchers, and historians in the area of space studies.



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This book comprehensively covers the history and current developments of space programme of China. It presents the complete story of China's space programme from its origins through to present day activities on the International Space Station. This monograph further discusses the role of China's space strategy in its emergence as a major power on the world stage. The book also presents the context of China's space programme within the larger narrative of international space development. The book binds together the diverse political, military, economic and technology aspects into a coherent understanding and explains their role in the establishment and growth of Chinese space programme. Given the contents, this book will be a valuable source of information for students, researchers, and historians in the area of space studies.



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"This book has its shining points and deepens our understanding of the development of China's different space programs, and the author's analytical approach can provide reference for colleagues. However, it has room for improvement and expansion." (Zhang Zhihui, Technology and Culture, Vol. 65 (2), April, 2024)

"China's Space Programme: From the Era of Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping by S Chandrashekhar provides a detailed account of the country's rise to become a space power worth reckoning. ... Each chapter carries a wealth of information in the form of tables and diagrams. ... The richness of information on the Chinese Space programme makes the book a historical study, a tutorial, a study in management, and a reference guide." (Arup Dasgupta, Geospatial Artha, Vol. 1 (5), January-February, 2023)




About the Author



S. Chandrashekar is the J R D Tata Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies. Before joining NIAS he was a Professor of Corporate Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). His work at IIMB involved linking technology especially high technology with business, corporate and national strategy. Prior to his stint at IIMB he spent more than 20 years working at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on satellites, rockets as well as the applications of space technology especially remote sensing. As Deputy Director of Earth Observation Systems he was also involved with all international matters related to space. He has been a member and leader of Indian delegations to the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS). He was the focal point at ISRO for all matters related to the militarisation of space. At NIAS his research is focused on missiles, nuclear weapons and space. Recent work includes the useof satellite imagery for identifying Uranium mills, the role of space in safeguarding India's National Security interests, a critical assessment of China's Space Programme and North Korea's recent missile and nuclear weapon tests. His current research critically reviews China's Anti-Access Area Denial military strategy directed against the US and its allies in the Asia Pacific Region.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.47 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 330
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Space Science
Publisher: Springer
Theme: Astronomy
Format: Hardcover
Author: S Chandrashekar
Language: English
Street Date: May 5, 2022
TCIN: 1008497534
UPC: 9789811915031
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-0566
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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