Development and Application of Systems Science and Systems Engineering

Systems science and systems engineering, as a new science and technology domain in modern science and technology, is developing rapidly, and showing greater and greater vitality. QIAN Xuesen is recognized as the pioneer and founder of systems science and systems engineering in China. His whole innovation process from systems thinking to systems practice has made pioneering contributions at different levels from engineering, technology, science to philosophy. These achievements and contributions have very important scientific value and practical significance. Presenting QIAN Xuesen's contribution in systems science and practice, this paper elaborates the development and application of systems science and systems engineering.

All Core Devices for BeiDou 3 Satellites Made in China

Authorities from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)announced that all core devices used in the BeiDou 3 Satellites are domestically made.A program made and broadcasted by China Central Television(CCTV)reported on December 3,2018,that all parts and core devices used for BeiDou 3 navigation satellites are“100%made in China”,and key technologies enable“complete independence and control”within China.

Global Space Community Gathered at GLEX 2017 for Space Exploration

The Global Space Exploration Conference(GLEX 2017)was held June 5–9,2017 in Beijing.Over 1300 delegates from 51 countries and regions attended the opening ceremony,setting a new record for attendees at the International Astronautical Federation(IAF)Global Series conference.GLEX 2017provided opportunities for global deep space exploration cooperation.The conference was co-hosted by the Chinese Society

First Meeting of AEROSPACE CHINA Editorial Board Held in Beijing

The first meeting of the newly established AEROSPACE CHINA Editorial Board was held on June 13 in Beijing.Board Chairman BAO Weimin and members are willing to make the journal be authoritative and influential in the space community,where technologists can express their original thoughts

A Brief Introduction to China Manned Space Program Missions

In September 1992,the Chinese government made a decision to implement the manned space program and prescribed a three-step strategy of development.The first step was to launch a manned spaceship,establish primary integrated experimental manned spacecraft engineering capability,and conduct space application experiments.

Chang’e 5 Mission Completed Successfully

China’s most complicated and challenging space adventure,the Chang’e 5 mission,ended successfully with the reentry capsule touching down at the preset landing site in Siziwang Banner in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region at 1:59 Beijing time on December 17,2020,bringing back lunar samples to Earth.The LM-5 carrier rocket,carrying the Chang’e 5 spacecraft,was launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on November 24,2020.

Providing Professional Education and Networking,Promoting International Commercial Space——An Interview with ISU President Juan de Dalmau

International Commercial Space Industry Summit was held on May 14 in Beijing.The summit was implemented with the development targets and principles set forth in the white paper under China's Space Activities and integrates its policy and actions to foster commercial space.The summit centers on the entire value chain of commercial space,focuses on the current policy to provide comprehensive support for interested government and industry and to explore potential business opportunities,promoting the stable and rapid development of the Chinese commercial space industry.

The 6th China Space Forum Held in Beijing

The 6th China Space Forum was held in Beijing from December 5th to 6th.This forum focused on interpreting international cooperation and policies,demonstrations of commercial space technology innovation,discussing the current status and future development trends in satellite communication。