Ministry of Aerospace Industry
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The Ministry of Aerospace Industry is the predecessor agency in the People's Republic of China
which was responsible for its national space program. This ministry was split into the China National Space Administration
and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
in July 1999 as a part of government reforms and modernization efforts.
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
which was responsible for its national space program. This ministry was split into the China National Space Administration
China National Space Administration
The China National Space Administration is the national space agency of the People's Republic of China responsible for the national space program. It is responsible for planning and development of space activities...
and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground...
in July 1999 as a part of government reforms and modernization efforts.