UDC 629.78, 339.9
DOI: 10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2024.04.03.010
Authors
Dmitry V. Gordienko,
Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia; Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Service under the President of the
Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Abstract
In the context of the escalating struggle between the United States and China for leadership and
the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions, the task of analyzing achievements in space exploration by China and
other countries of the world becomes especially relevant for Russia. It is necessary to assess China’s prospects
for the implementation of its space flight and research programs, which would allow us to identify possible areas of
Russian-Chinese cooperation.
In this work, the directions of China’s space exploration are analyzed in chronological order and the prospects
of this country for the implementation of space flight programs, moon exploration, planetary research, as well as
military space programs, dual-use space programs and programs of Chinese private companies are assessed.
The results of the analysis and assessment can be used to substantiate recommendations to the leadership of our
country on Russian-Chinese cooperation and ensuring security in space. It is concluded that the People’s Republic
of China is becoming one of the leaders in space exploration, which makes it possible to expand cooperation with
it in this area.
Keywords
China, space exploration, space flight program, lunar exploration program, planetary exploration program, military space program, Russian-Chinese cooperation
