The high-density launch missions of China's aerospace industry in 2011 began with the successful launch of the eighth Beidou navigation satellite. In 2011, China will implement more than 20 launch missions, such as the Tiangong-1, Shenzhou-8 and the Beidou navigation project, according to plans. According to sources, China is expected to carry out more than 100 space launches during the 12th Five-Year Plan period. Wu Dong, director of the Navigation Project Office under the China Aerospace ...

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