China unveils ambitious plan for space exploration

"By Chi-Chi Zhang, CNN
updated 5:15 AM EST, Fri December 30, 2011

"China plans to put laboratories in space, collect samples from the moon and prepare to build space stations over the next five years, according to an ambitious plan released this week aimed at putting the country on the global map for space exploration.

China also plans to launch manned-vessels and freighters into space during the coming half-decade, according to a government white paper. The country's eventual goal in the longer term is a manned lunar landing..."

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