--- product_id: 35639763 title: "China's Space Program - From Conception to Manned Spaceflight (Springer Praxis Books) 2004th Edition" brand: "brian harvey" price: "£38.99" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/35639763-chinas-space-program-from-conception-to-manned-spaceflight-springer-praxis store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # China's Space Program - From Conception to Manned Spaceflight (Springer Praxis Books) 2004th Edition **Brand:** brian harvey **Price:** £38.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** China's Space Program - From Conception to Manned Spaceflight (Springer Praxis Books) 2004th Edition by brian harvey - **How much does it cost?** £38.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/35639763-chinas-space-program-from-conception-to-manned-spaceflight-springer-praxis) ## Best For - brian harvey enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brian harvey brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![China's Space Program - From Conception to Manned Spaceflight (Springer Praxis Books) 2004th Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714YFlpgfqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Info *by F***O on March 9, 2010* This is one of those rare books that provides credible information about Chinese aerospace technology, particularly in rocketry. The book is very easy to read and is divided in sub sections that makes it more organized. However, this book does not provide all or fully details information about the Chinese technology in rocketry. I dont blame them since the Chinese rocketry industry is still clouded with secrecy and most information are still classified. Despite this, this book provides the best and most detail information I have read so far. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ impressive advances in an extended long march *by W***E on December 6, 2006* China is still a developing country. But it has the distinction of being only the third country to launch a human into space, after Russia and the US. Harvey tells of the arduous path that China took. There have been the driving forces of international prestige and the building of a credible nuclear deterrent. The latter has required the ability to launch missiles into space in a controlled manner.Harvey has conducted impressive research into a subject still heavily shrouded in secrecy. He describes many successes made by the Chinese. But also failures. Though the reader should remember that Russia and America have had their share of disasters, including the loss of lives.The text also shows that in recent years, the Chinese space program has increasingly turned to commercial applications. Notably satellite imaging of the earth and communications. This reflects China's massive growth, with the increased need for such tasks as better analysis of weather patterns for agriculture. Also, the space program has started to perform more scientific research. All of this is a good sign for the future, both for China and the rest of the world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Red dragon in orbit *by Y***N on January 9, 2007* China is clearly one of the space players in this century. Her resources are ample, both regarding technical knowhow and intellectual power, there is an unfailing sense of the ultimate goal - manned presence outside the Earth, and the intermediate goals - using the space for earthly purposes, are well understood. The Chinese space programme dates from the fifties, when the US, to their ultimate regret, evicted one of the fine minds who, at that time, was busy pioneering American astronautics. Political unrest - to say the least - on and off threatened to derail the development of missile technology, launchers and satellite technology. The space leaders come through as steadfast in the turmoil of the times, and as the political leadership in China moved from revolutionary fervour onto controlled economic evolution, so the space programme has moved more steadily tovards orderly development. All this and more are presented in this book, which bears the Harvey hallmark of being well researched, lucidly expositioned and showing deep insight in the subject at hand. I read it as one reads a novel of suspence and mystery, it now occupies a honored place along my other reference litterature on space.When, during the coming years, we await new Chinese exploits in space, we need the understanding put forth in this book on the Chinese approach to development. Harvey illustrates how, in face of adversities, the Chinese space leaders, like the proverbial turtle, contrive to move slowly but inexorably towards their goals, when the hares in and of the United States fritters away resources by jumping hither and yon. It may well be that the tortoise yet overtakes the hare, if not in a race to the surface of the Moon, then to the sands of Mars. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/35639763-chinas-space-program-from-conception-to-manned-spaceflight-springer-praxis](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/35639763-chinas-space-program-from-conception-to-manned-spaceflight-springer-praxis) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*