NPR: In the last century, space exploration was dominated by the superpowers and developed nations. This century, developing nations, particularly in Asia, have begun rolling out ambitious space programs.Chief among them is China, which in 2003 became the third country after the US and the Soviet Union to put a human in space. China may be a latecomer to the field, but it has big plans.
For the UNESCO section chief, “striking a balance between global coherence and respect for national ownership and cultural diversity is both essential and complex.”
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