China Space Program Aims For Mothers As Astronauts

China Space Program Aims For Mothers As Astronauts
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They are, of course, in peak physical condition, with the flying skills required of any air force ace. But China's first female astronauts have faced an extra challenge: they had to be mothers to qualify for the country's prestigious space programme.

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