# Week 3: China and Space ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/media/reader/parsed_document_assets/361248916/REg7BkSfe4CkrICyJk5z1RA4xeWV73cRN_2d5LW7KL4-cove_QPbmMjQ.png) ## Metadata - Author: Prof. Francisco Del Canto Vitale - Full Title: Week 3: China and Space - Category: #articles - Document Tags: #china-space-program #politics & society #spst563-w3 - Summary: China's space program grew from Cold War roots into a major national priority. Milestones include Shenzhou crewed flights, Chang'e lunar probes, the Tiangong station, and Mars missions. It serves economic development, political legitimacy, and national security as China aims to become a leading space power. - URL: https://readwise.io/reader/document_raw_content/361248916 ## Highlights - As many other countries the Chinese Space Program was founded as a part of the Cold War defense policy. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01k5w6bexx1t6dmgcd6q5sjnpr))