The Space Review: China is using mythology and sci-fi to sell its space program to the world
On the morning of June 17, China launched its long-awaited Shenzhou-12 spacecraft, carrying three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, towards the Tianhe core module. The module itself was launched at the end of April, forming part of the permanent Tiangong space station, which is planned to remain in orbit for the next ten years.
The Space Review: China is using mythology and sci-fi to sell its space program to the world --> The movie The Wandering Earth is one example of how China is using science fiction to shape perceptions of its space ambitions. (credit: Netflix) China is using mythology and sci-fi to sell its space program to the world by Molly Silk Monday, July 12, 2021 On the morning of June 17, China launched its long-awaited Shenzhou-12 spacecraft, carrying three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, towards the Tianhe core module. The module itself was launched at the end of April, forming part of the permanent
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