Private rocket company looks to the stars
Updated: 2014-07-29 03:51
By SU ZHOU and LUO WANGSHU (China Daily)
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Timeline
Space achievements by amateurs
•Aug 29, 2005
The website Kechuang.org begins running a column dedicated to solid-fuel rockets, enabling space enthusiasts to discuss their interests.
•Dec 16, 2007
The first propulsion laboratory is established.
•June 28, 2008
A national rocket competition for amateurs is held.
•July 10, 2008
Safety rules for amateurs are drafted for rockets.
•Feb 1, 2010
The first private scientific research institution in aerospace activity is established.
•Feb 15, 2010
A rocket is launched with flight data recorders.
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