Space Science & Technology in China: A Roadmap to 2050 (eBook)

Foreword to the Roadmaps 2050 7
Significance of the Research on China’s S& T Roadmap to 2050
Possibility of Working out China’s S& T Roadmap to 2050
Necessity of CAS Research on China’s S& T Roadmap to 2050
Preface to the Roadmaps 2050 13
Preface 18
Table of Contents 20
Abstract 22
1 Introduction 26
2 National Demands and Significance of Space Science, Applications and Technology in 2050 30
2.1 Major problems confronting the development of China in 2050 30
(1) As a global power, how to take on the responsibility of making significant contributions to science and civilization of the mankind ? 30
(2) How to promote the development of high technology in China and make China a technologically advanced country? 32
(3) How to protect the environment and realize a stable coexistence between mankind and nature? 32
(4) How to improve the quality of life and realize sustainable development? 34
2.2 Strategic impact of space science, applications and technology on the development of China 35
(1) As a large economy, China is supposed to take more responsibilities in contributing to human civilization 35
(2) To direct the advancement of astronautic technology and related high technologies in order to elevate China’s overall competitiveness in science and technology 38
(3) To provide important means for environmental protection 40
(4) To improve the quality of human life and promote the economic and social development 42
3 Trends of Space Science, Applications and Technology and Development Strategies for Space Powers 44
3.1 Development strategies for space powers and features of global space activities 44
(1) Space powers put more and more emphasis on space ventures, taking it as an important strategic field that represents the comprehensive national power and the status of the country 45
(2) Investments in space activities increase rapidly 45
(3) International cooperation in civil space especially in space science has been enhanced 45
(4) More and more countries have devoted much effort to undertake space activities, to develop space technology and industry, increase their scientific and economic strength, and elevate their international status and enhance their influence in the region 46
3.2 Trends of global space science, applications and technology 46
(1) With a new tide of space exploration coming, the trend of space science and exploration is as follows 46
(2) Trend of space applications is as follows 48
(3) In space technology 50
4 Research Status, Advantages and Disadvantages of China in Space Science, Applications and Technology 55
a. Earth observation system project 59
b. National satellite remote sensing ground (network) systems 59
c. Airborne remote sensing system 59
d. Independent navigation and positioning system 60
5 Development Strategy and Roadmap for Space Science, Applications and Technology to 2050 63
5.1 Guiding principles 63
5.2 Vision 63
5.3 Strategic Goals and Roadmap to 2050 63
5.3.1 Strategic Goal 1 (Strategic goal of space science) and the roadmap 65
5.3.1.1 Scientific questions 66
5.3.1.2 Strategic sub-goals of space science 78
5.3.1.3 The roadmap for space science 81
5.3.2 Strategic Goal 2 (Strategic goal of space applications) and the roadmap 90
5.3.2.1 Scientific questions 90
5.3.2.2 Roadmap for space applications 93
5.3.3 Strategic Goal 3 (Strategic goal of space technology) and the Roadmap 99
5.3.4 Mutually dependent relationships of requirements and support among space science, applications and technology 112
5.3.5 The general roadmap for space science, applications and technology 114
6 Conclusion 116
References 117
Epilogue 119