China's space program is positioning itself as a hub for international scientific collaboration, with officials highlighting advancements in space station research, lunar exploration, and infrastructure development during a State Council Information Office briefing on Tuesday.
Space Station: A Gateway for Discovery
Li Yingliang of the China Manned Space Agency revealed that the Tiangong space station will tackle fundamental questions about life's origins, cosmic evolution, and matter structure. "These breakthroughs will drive innovation across space science and technology," he said, emphasizing that China's lunar missions and orbital lab create "unprecedented opportunities" for global partners.
Building Bridges Through Technology
Sun Wei, deputy chief designer of the landing site system, outlined China's expanding network of ground-based telemetry stations and satellites. Participation in organizations like the International Telecommunication Union has enabled standardized space tracking capabilities that "benefit all spacefaring nations," according to Sun.
An Astronaut's Perspective
Shenzhou-15 mission commander Fei Junlong shared his orbital reflections: "Looking at Earth from space reminds us that exploration is humanity's shared mission." The veteran astronaut extended an open invitation to international colleagues: "We welcome astronauts worldwide to conduct research aboard China's space station."
