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China National Space Administration (CNSA)

国家航天局

Administrator: Luan Enjie (also Deputy Minister of COSTIND),

Vice Administrator: Sun Laiyan

Established in June 1993.

The CNSA oversees China's space program.

CNSA's responsibilities include signing inter-governmental agreements related to space activities and conducting scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation. Responsible for fostering both government cooperation and business agreements with other countries.

CNSA was sanctioned in August 1993 by the United States for its involvement as a subsidiary of the Ministry of Aerospace Industry (now CASC) in missile-related sales to Pakistan.


Last Updated 12/01/03

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