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China gets ready to privatise space.

Authors :
Coppinger, Rob
Source :
Flight International; 10/30/2007, Vol. 172 Issue 5111, p21-21, 2/5p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article reports on a 2008 legislative bill that would legalize the commercial use of the space transport assets of China. The legislative bill would enable public private partnerships for Chinese spaceports and its manned spacecraft Shenzou. The commercial options under the legislative bill are mentioned. The motivations behind the interest in commercial spaceflight are cited.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00153710
Volume :
172
Issue :
5111
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Flight International
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
27403529