This article is about the special office solely responsible for China's manned space program. For the China's national administrative office for civil space activities and international space cooperation, seeChina National Space Administration.
The native name of the organization (中国载人航天工程办公室) was initially translated into English as "China Manned Space Engineering Office" as of 2014.[3] However, ever since 2015, the name "China Manned Space Agency" has been used in official statements and news-releases till date, and its native name remains unchanged.[4][5] It is also the name displayed on the official website ofChina Manned Space Program.[2]
China Manned Space Agency represents the Chinese government to take management responsibilities for the China Manned Space Program.[6]
CMSA's functions including development strategy, planning, overall technology, research and production, infrastructure construction, flight missions organization and implementation, utilization and promotion, international cooperation and news-release, etc.[2]
Various conventions, treaties, agreements, memorandums, charters or declarations establishing and governing intergovernmental organisations or inter-agency bodies dealing with space affairs
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