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CNSA
The China National Space Administration is the national space agency of China responsible for civil space programs.
Core Capabilities
Human spaceflightLunar explorationMars missionsSpace station operations
Active Missions
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Vehicles
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Completed Missions
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History & Development
Recent Highlights
- Tiangong space station
- Chang'e lunar missions
- Tianwen-1 Mars mission
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