In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams

HomeCanadaBusinessInvestingLifeOpinionWorldPoliticsPersonal FinanceCultureSportsFind clarity in the chaos. Subscribe now and save 70%ReutersPublished 1 hour agoOnce highly classified in remote deserts, China's space launches have increasingly been open to public viewing as the country's ambitions accelerate in a race with the United States. Plans include a crewed moon landing by 2030 followed by a crewed mission to Mars. Vanesse Chan has more. 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