China's aerospace industry has taken off to new heights
2024 is a year worth remembering for China's aerospace industry. In the past year, China has made a series of major progress in its space program, indicating that the mainland's space industry is making great strides toward a higher goal.
The manned space program has made new achievements
As the latest member of China's manned space program, the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft will carry out a six-month space mission this year. This is the second time that China's manned space flight has entered the "air home" after the Shenzhou-17 mission. The flight crew will carry out a series of aerospace science experiments and applied research on the Tiangong space station, contributing to the construction of China's space station.
It is worth noting that the Shenzhou-18 crew made its first public appearance at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, which marked a new stage of development for China's manned space program. After a long period of rigorous training, the astronauts are fully prepared to meet new challenges, both physically and professionally.
In addition to Shenzhou-18, the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft will also carry out missions this year to provide strong support for China's space station operation. The successive stationing of the two Shenzhou spacecraft will bring the construction and operation of China's space station to a new stage, preparing for longer-term in-orbit operation in the future.
The lunar exploration project has made new contributions
In 2024, China's lunar exploration program will also make significant progress. The Chang'e-6 probe will land and return samples, which is the second time that China has achieved lunar sample return after the Chang'e-5 mission. Chang'e-6 will land near the moon's south pole to sample lunar soil and bring samples back to Earth, providing valuable samples for scientists to study the formation and evolution of the moon.
The Chang'e-7 probe will also be launched this year, carrying six international payloads, which is the first time that China has carried a scientific payload from an international partner in a lunar exploration project. Chang'e-7 will carry out circumlunar exploration and landing survey, laying the foundation for the future construction of an international lunar research station.
The successive implementation of Chang'e-6 and Chang'e-7 marks a new peak period for China's lunar exploration program. Through sample return and circumlunar exploration, we will further unveil the mystery of the moon and contribute Chinese wisdom to mankind's understanding of the mysteries of the universe.
The science popularization activities of the Aerospace Day were very lively
In addition to the major progress of the aerospace project, nearly 500 series of popular science activities will be held during the "China Space Day" in 2024, so that the general public can learn about the latest developments in the aerospace industry up close.
There are various forms of activities, including aerospace science exhibitions, expert lectures, simulation experiences, etc., covering aerospace engineering, aerospace science and technology, aerospace culture and other fields. The crowd at the scene was surging, reflecting the public's strong interest in the aerospace industry.
For the first time, this year's space science popularization activities will focus on young people, stimulate their enthusiasm for aerospace through vivid and interesting ways, cultivate their scientific literacy, and reserve reserve forces for the sustainable development of the aerospace industry.
These activities not only allowed "aerospace" to fly into the homes of ordinary people, but also made the public feel the vigorous development of China's aerospace industry and enhanced the people's pride in aerospace.
Commercial aerospace has become a new growth point
In the 2024 government work report, commercial aerospace is included for the first time, which is regarded as a new growth point for China's economic development. This marks that the mainland's commercial aerospace industry has entered a new stage of development.
In recent years, China's commercial aerospace industry has made great progress, with private aerospace enterprises emerging and the industrial chain becoming more and more perfect. In the fields of satellite manufacturing, launch vehicles, and aerospace big data, commercial aerospace enterprises have shown strong innovation vitality.
The deployment of the government work report will further stimulate the development potential of commercial aerospace. Commercial aerospace will play a greater role in satellite remote sensing, navigation, communications and other fields, and contribute new momentum to the development of the national economy.
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2024 will be a year of significant progress in China's space industry. The intensive implementation of major projects such as the manned space project and the lunar exploration project indicates that the mainland's space industry is making great strides toward a higher goal. Large-scale aerospace science popularization activities allow the public to experience the charm of aerospace at close range and enhance the public's pride in aerospace. Commercial aerospace is regarded as a new economic growth point, which will also inject new impetus into the sustainable development of the aerospace industry.