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Tibetan plateau

Coverage of Tibetan plateau in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 6 · 14:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 01:00 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJul 1 · 01:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Will China build an electric rocket launch pad on the roof of the world?

    China's city of Ziyang tested a high-temperature superconducting navigation system, which officials claim is a breakthrough in electromagnetic rocket launch technology. The development is highlighted against the backdrop of SpaceX's recent public offering and reusable rocket advancements.

  • SCIENCEJun 6 · 14:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    How China is working to turn Saishiteng Mountain into the world’s largest astronomy base

    China is constructing powerful optical telescopes on Saishiteng Mountain in Qinghai's Tibetan plateau to create the world's largest astronomy base by the mid-2030s. The telescopes, ranging from 6.5 to 14.5 meters in diameter, are led by Deng Licai of the National Astronomical Observatories of China.

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