<p>China plans to conduct more than 40 space launches in 2021 versus the 39 launches carried out last year, state-backed newspaper Global Times reported, citing domestic rocket contractor China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC).</p>.<p>The CASC also said the construction of China's first space station is a top priority, and parts of the space station will be sent into space this year, according to the Global Times.</p>.<p>Another seven commercial launches, open to market users who want to send micro-sized and small satellites into space, are also planned, the Global Times reported, citing CASC.</p>
<p>China plans to conduct more than 40 space launches in 2021 versus the 39 launches carried out last year, state-backed newspaper Global Times reported, citing domestic rocket contractor China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC).</p>.<p>The CASC also said the construction of China's first space station is a top priority, and parts of the space station will be sent into space this year, according to the Global Times.</p>.<p>Another seven commercial launches, open to market users who want to send micro-sized and small satellites into space, are also planned, the Global Times reported, citing CASC.</p>