China’s first attempt at independently developing its astronaetic industry can be dated back to the 1950s, but it was not until the 1960s that any substantial progress was made.
A major breakthrough in China’s astronaetic technology came on April 24, 1970, when China succeeded in launching its first satellite. This development marked a(n) ___ in China’s research on man-made satellite.The 1980s was a period of ___ growth for Chinese space technology. The successful launch of the Long March-3 brought the country into a leading position in carrier rocket technology around the world.
In 1992, the Chinese government created a(n) ___ and decided to implement its manned space program, which laid claim to being the largest and most technically complex ___ of China’s space exploration in the late 20th century and early 21st century.
In October 2003, the Shenzhou-5 manned spaceship ___ into space and sent the first Chinese astronaut into orbit. This momentous space journey marked the realization of China’s dream of a manned space flight.
China now is ___ forward with its deep space exploration, and aims to contribute its wisdom to utilizing (利用) the outer space peacefully. The achievements of China’s space exploration will ___ the interest of more young people who are willing to devote themselves to the ___ cause. China’s space exploration, of course, will start a new journey.