China Plans to Build Own Space Station Similar to ISS

China is developing its own space station and is building a new site which will be used to launch space stations and space technology. The trial run for the new rocket was a success so the construction of the station will begin in 2018. It is likely that China will play a leading role in this sphere and might replace the ISS program, in which Japan also participates. More

(Source: Sputnik International - Jul 16)