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HI EVERYBODY! Over the past few days, I've been thinking a lot about this mysterious airstrip in China.
This is the place where @planet4589 @Marco_Langbroek @DutchSpace and others think China's new space plane landed on 6 Sept... (photo 8 Sep via @planetlabs).
Let's talk!
This is the place where @planet4589 @Marco_Langbroek @DutchSpace and others think China's new space plane landed on 6 Sept... (photo 8 Sep via @planetlabs).
Let's talk!
First off, if you're in need of big picture view, check out this story featuring @brianweeden and @planet4589, which gives a nice summary of where things stand (an audio version also be on @npratc tonight!).
Now that you're caught up, let's GET TO IT!
npr.org/2020/09/09/911…
Now that you're caught up, let's GET TO IT!
npr.org/2020/09/09/911…
The airstrip literally appeared out of nowhere in 2016. It's on the edge of an old Chinese nuclear test site called Lop Nur (sometimes Lop Nor). And it's unusual for a couple of reasons....
planet.com/stories/lop-no…
planet.com/stories/lop-no…
