◎ Science and Technology Daily reporter Zhang Galen
April 23 is World Book Day and the announcement day of the National Library of China's Wenjin Book Award.
"Xu Yuanchong's 100-year-old self-description", "The Journey of the Back of the Moon: The Chinese Lunar Exploration National Team Records the Whole Process of The First Human Landing on the Back of the Moon" (hereinafter referred to as "The Journey of the Back of the Moon"), "Footprints" and other 19 kinds of books won awards, and 51 recommended books were selected.
At the award ceremony, Yu Tianyi, the main creative representative of "Journey on the Back of the Moon" and director of the Deep Space Exploration and Control Office of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center, described his mood in this way: "This feeling is like seeing Yutu-2 successfully land on the back of the moon, and my heart is full of pride and achievement, as well as a sense of mission and responsibility. ”
I am proud because Chinese my own lunar rover can represent all mankind, walking on the far side of the moon and exploring, unveiling the mystery of the ancient moon back. Pride, but also because of the design life of three months Of Yutu II, under the team's careful protection and precise control, survived on the lunar surface for three years and three months, has long broken the world record for the longest working time on the lunar surface; proud, but also because of the scientific exploration and discovery of Yutu II, it has continuously gained attention in the world aerospace field.
Wenjin Book Award-winning author Yu Tianyi gave a speech. Science and Technology Daily reporter Hong Xing photographed
Yu Tianyi said that as an astronaut, he deeply feels that the mission is on his shoulders and the responsibility is heavy. This sense of responsibility comes from the need to do a good job in the aerospace industry in a down-to-earth manner, and also comes from the historical mission of educating the next generation.
He is an astronaut and the father of the child. Like all parents, he hopes that the next generation can establish a correct outlook on life and values, and hopes that they will have more and better popular science books. "Of course, there is also a 'selfishness' here, and we hope that children can understand our choices to take root in spaceflight." Yu Tianyi admitted that the process of writing "The Journey behind the Moon" was not easy. For these science and technology workers from science and engineering, the difficulty is no less than engaging in scientific research and innovation. "But I think it's no less meaningful to write about it than to complete a space mission."
After completing this book, the team realized their wishes and recorded the story of the Chinese moon exploration; let more children feel the development of China's aerospace industry; and let more readers see those wonderful first-hand photos, giving China's aerospace more attention.
"Today's award gives me and our team a sense of mission. We must not only do a good job in the aerospace industry, but also do a good job in popularizing aerospace science with our hearts. "Yu Tianyi said that there are so many readers who are willing to share their hearts and minds, willing to feel the unremitting pursuit and different romance of Chinese astronauts, and perhaps today's readers will become partners who fight side by side with them in a few years." We are willing to continue to work hard and strive for this. ”
The scene of the National Library event. Science and Technology Daily reporter Hong Xing photographed
Yang Xujie, a judge of the Wenjin Book Award, introduced that for popular science books, the judges have always adhered to the following selection criteria: First, scientific and rigorous. Popular science books are a way to disseminate scientific knowledge, and the knowledge displayed to readers should be more accurate and true. The second is readability and interest. The Wenjin Prize is open to the public, and the narration of scientific knowledge should be easy to understand and popular. The third is novelty and innovation. Scientific exploration is endless, the selection of topics should keep pace with the times, and the content should be innovative.
Yang Xujie said that a major feature of the selection of popular science books in this year's Wenjin Prize is that there are many works showing the course of scientific research and scientific research work. "Unknown and uncertain" is one of the attractive aspects of scientific research work. The process of scientific research work and scientific exploration is presented to readers in the form of words, through gripping writing and innovative editing methods, which can be called a good form of popular science. Yang Xujie said that this can also inspire and encourage the younger generation to understand science and love scientific research.
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Source: Science and Technology Daily
Editor: Li Xiaohang (Intern)
Review: Julie
Final Judgement: Wang Yu