Nation embraces greater appliance of science
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Editor's note: China has witnessed many changes and improvements in a range of fields, including science and technology, the law, and environmental protection, during the period of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20). This is the first in a series of graphics outlining the developments seen in specific sectors during the past five years.
Major scientific instruments
SPACE
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Micius quantum communication satellite
Launch: 2016
Status: Operational
Mission: To test the feasibility of space-based ultrasecure quantum communication
Dark Matter Particle Explorer (aka Wukong)
Launch: 2015
Status: Operational
Mission: To detect high-energy gamma rays, electron and cosmic rays to unlock the secrets of dark matter