Kevin Pollpeter
Kevin Pollpeter is China Program Manager at Defense Group Inc.’s Center for Intelligence Research and Analysis.
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China’s Space White Paper: Increasing Transparency…to a Degree
The publication of China’s Space Activities in 2011 on December 29, 2011 represents a continuing effort by Beijing to make its space program more transparent and to tout its progress.
Tiangong-1 Launch Makes China’s Space Station Plans a Reality
China’s successful launch of a space station on September 29 marks an important new phase in China’s human spaceflight program as it takes steps to establish a long-term manned presence
The Stars of China’s Space Program: The Rise of a “Space Gang”?
Since 2001, China’s space program has received increasing attention in both budgetary allocations and technological accomplishments. More recently, the rise of China’s space program has been highlighted by the appointments
The Stars of China’s Space Program: The Rise of a “Space Gang”?
Since 2001, China’s space program has received increasing attention in both budgetary allocations and technological accomplishments. More recently, the rise of China’s space program has been highlighted by the appointments
To Be More Precise: The Beidou Satellite Navigation and Positioning System
China’s launch of its fifth navigation and positioning satellite in April 2007 reaffirms its commitment to establishing an increasingly capable satellite navigation and positioning system able to compete with the
To Be More Precise: The Beidou Satellite Navigation and Positioning System
China’s launch of its fifth navigation and positioning satellite in April 2007 reaffirms its commitment to establishing an increasingly capable satellite navigation and positioning system able to compete with the
Competing Perceptions of the U.S. and Chinese Space Programs
In October 2006, both the United States and the People’s Republic of China released documents that dictated their policies toward the international use of space. Issued just a week apart,
Competing Perceptions of the U.S. and Chinese Space Programs
In October 2006, both the United States and the People’s Republic of China released documents that dictated their policies toward the international use of space. Issued just a week apart,
Motives and Implications Behind China’s ASAT Test
The United States government revealed on January 18 that the Chinese military had conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test against an aging Chinese weather satellite. The satellite was destroyed on
Motives and Implications Behind China’s ASAT Test
The United States government revealed on January 18 that the Chinese military had conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test against an aging Chinese weather satellite. The satellite was destroyed on
Motives and Implications Behind China’s ASAT Test
The United States government revealed on January 18 that the Chinese military had conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test against an aging Chinese weather satellite. The satellite was destroyed on
Motives and Implications Behind China’s ASAT Test
The United States government revealed on January 18 that the Chinese military had conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test against an aging Chinese weather satellite. The satellite was destroyed on
Competing Perceptions of the U.S. and Chinese Space Programs
In October 2006, both the United States and the People’s Republic of China released documents that dictated their policies toward the international use of space. Issued just a week apart,
Competing Perceptions of the U.S. and Chinese Space Programs
In October 2006, both the United States and the People’s Republic of China released documents that dictated their policies toward the international use of space. Issued just a week apart,