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Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows construction of China's Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai, China, May 8, 2022. China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Friday, June 3, as experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows construction of China's Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai, China, May 21, 2022. China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Friday, June 3, as experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC shows construction of China's Type 003 aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard northeast of Shanghai, China, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Friday, June 3, as experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch