China National Space Administration: It will cultivate space tourism space biopharmaceuticals and promote the development of heavy rockets

On January 28, the Information Office of the State Council released the white paper "China's Aerospace in 2021". Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, introduced at a press conference on the same day that in the next five years, new major projects such as the fourth phase of lunar exploration and planetary exploration will be implemented, the development of heavy carrier rockets will be promoted, the risk response system for near-Earth asteroid impacts will be built, and key projects such as marginal exploration of the solar system will be cultivated. Cultivate and develop new space economy formats such as space tourism, space biopharmaceuticals, and space breeding. Develop space science satellites such as space gravitational wave detection, Einstein probe, and advanced space-based solar observatory. Issued guidance on the development of commercial spaceflight and promoted the construction of space under the rule of law.

In the next five years, China Aerospace will anchor the goal of building a space power, take the high-quality development of space as the theme, promote the comprehensive development of space science, space technology and space applications, and make positive contributions to building a socialist modern power and promoting human peace and development.

Wu Yanhua said that the first is to promote the implementation of major projects through innovation. We will build the Chinese space station and high-resolution Earth observation system, implement new major projects such as lunar exploration phase IV and planetary exploration, promote the development of heavy carrier rockets, build a near-Earth asteroid impact risk response system, cultivate key projects such as marginal exploration of the solar system, promote the spectral development of carrier rocket types, continue to improve national space infrastructure, and improve the ability of space environment governance system.

The second is to cultivate and expand the space application industry. Promote the deep integration of space applications and the digital economy, enrich application scenarios, innovate business models, and deepen the comprehensive application of communication, navigation, and remote sensing information. Accelerate the transfer and transformation of aerospace technology achievements to the economy and society, and cultivate and develop new space economy formats such as space tourism, space biopharmaceuticals, and space breeding.

The third is to make overall plans for the exploration of space science. Systematically promote the development of key areas such as space astronomy, space physics, lunar and planetary science, and space earth science, develop space science satellites such as space gravitational wave detection, Einstein probe, and advanced space-based solar observatory, and use platforms such as space stations and lunar and deep space probes to continue to carry out cutting-edge scientific exploration and basic research, and produce more original scientific achievements.

The fourth is to create a good environment for the development of spaceflight. Improve the innovation system of deep integration of production, education and research, and strengthen the basic capabilities of the aerospace industry. Formulate regulations on satellite frequency orbit resource management, Beidou satellite navigation, etc., issue guidelines for the development of commercial space, and promote the construction of rule of law space. Build a high-level aerospace talent team, and accelerate the construction of the world's important talent center and innovation highland in the aerospace field. Carry out aerospace science popularization education and cultural construction, vigorously carry forward the spirit of spaceflight, and create an atmosphere in which the whole society advocates science, explores the unknown, and has the courage to innovate.

The fifth is to expand the depth and breadth of international cooperation. China Aerospace actively participates in the global governance of outer space, and contributes Chinese solutions and Chinese wisdom in the fields of near-Earth small object monitoring and response, planetary protection, and space traffic management. Launch the construction of the International Lunar Research Station, implement the BRICS Agreement on Cooperation in Remote Sensing Satellite Constellations, promote the global application of space information services, and carry out more extensive and more mutually beneficial international cooperation in the fields of lunar exploration, space station, planetary exploration, and Beidou navigation.

Wu Yanhua said that peaceful exploration and use of outer space is the common dream of all mankind. Looking up at the stars, making unremitting explorations, working together to advance steadily and far, China is willing to work with the international community to accelerate the development of high-quality, sustainable and well-being space undertakings, and make new pioneering contributions to promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting the progress and peaceful development of human civilization.