RISING POWERS
@article{Sheehan2010RISINGP, title={RISING POWERS}, author={Michael James Sheehan}, journal={The RUSI Journal}, year={2010}, volume={155}, pages={44 - 50} }
Abstract Asia's rising powers are developing indigenous space programmes at a startling pace. Though some hedging behaviour is apparent, most are designed to bolster technological autonomy and augment national prestige. Nevertheless, China and India are both pursuing anti-satellite capabilities. Not yet a full-blown race, both competition and cooperation is possible between Asia's giants.
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