Earlier this month, over a thousand experts from the Chinese mainland convened for the Fourth China Space Science Assembly, the Chinese mainland's leading biennial forum on space science. This four-day gathering featured an opening ceremony, 14 invited reports, a roundtable on international cooperation, an international symposium and nearly 50 specialized academic sessions.
During the invited reports, academicians and senior experts presented updates on the Chinese mainland's manned space program, lunar and deep space exploration projects, space science satellite missions and future development roadmaps. Their insights highlighted both recent achievements and emerging trends shaping the field.
A highlight was the roundtable on international cooperation, where panelists stressed that global collaboration is essential for advancing space science. They praised breakthroughs on the Chinese mainland and called for deeper partnerships worldwide to maximize scientific output and enrich human knowledge.
The international symposium centered on earth space observation and disaster precursor physics, drawing experts from the United States, the Russian Federation, Poland, Chile, Peru, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and the Chinese mainland. Discussions focused on cutting-edge approaches to early warning systems for natural and regional disasters.
Nearly 50 thematic sessions covered a wide spectrum of topics—from space physics, remote sensing and optics to lunar and planetary science, space materials, life sciences, microgravity research and gravitational wave detection. These sessions fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and bridged the gap between technological innovation and industrial application.
Complementing the academic program, youth salons, technology exhibitions and public science lectures engaged emerging researchers and the wider public. Organized by the Chinese Society of Space Research every two years, the assembly underscored the power of bringing a global community together to chart the next frontier of space exploration.
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China's top scientists chart the future of space exploration
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