PoliticalChina·3 Nov 2026
China plans space station construction following Shenzhou VIII docking
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On November 4, 2011, Chinese authorities announced plans to begin construction of a national space station as early as 2013. This initiative followed the successful November 3, 2011, rendezvous and docking of the Shenzhou VIII spacecraft. The development marked a significant advancement for China in its pursuit of independent space station capabilities.
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