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China’s Luanniao space-based aircraft carrier aims to deploy Shuan Nu drones near space, but experts doubt its feasibility despite China’s recent Chang’e-6 success China has unveiled a concept that appears straight out of science fiction, a proposed space-based aircraft carrier designed to operate at the edge of Earth’s atmosphere. The project, named Luanniao, forms part of China’s ambitious Nantianmen, or South Heavenly Gate, programme, and is being projected by state media as a glimpse into the future of warfare. According to a promotional video released by Chinese state outlets, Luanniao is envisioned as a massive, grey, triangular-shaped platform, measuring approximately…
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