Shenlong (Chinese Space Shuttle)
- Shenlong (Chinese Space Shuttle)
Shenlong appears to be the Chinese version of the American Space Shuttle Orbiter and the Russian Buran space transport vehicle. Only a few pictures [ [http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.174/pub_detail.asp International Assessment and Strategy Center > Research > Shenlong Space Plane Advances China’s Military Space Potential ] ] have appeared since it was revealed in late 2007 but it appears to be causing some consternation [ [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119929971650862693.html?mod=opinion_main_europe_asia And Races Into Space - WSJ.com ] ] to experts [ [http://www.spacepolitics.com/2008/01/03/invoking-china-to-keep-the-shuttle-alive/ Space Politics » Invoking China to keep the shuttle alive ] ] in the western world.
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