“China is prioritizing the construction of satellites over their operation. We need to find a way to make the most of the satellites,” Zhao said.
“According to Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission, China has A significant number of satellites in orbit, it incurs huge operating costs and depreciation costs amounting to tens of millions of yuan every day. However, the data collected by these satellites is underutilized. ”
The answer, he proposed, was to create a national agency to oversee the coordination of all data and improve the storage, processing, distribution, and application of satellite data.
“As we get more and more data from satellites, we need specialized institutions to manage it,” Zhao said.
“This will ensure that data is effectively used to improve people's daily lives as well as benefit economic development and national defence.”
Commercial spaceflight was highlighted in this year's Government Annual Activity Report in a bid to attract policy, talent and funding to the rapidly growing sector.
China's achievements Aerospace department It has become popular in recent years. According to the “China Aerospace Science and Technology Activities Bluebook” released by CASC on February 26, China set a record with 67 launch missions and the development and launch of 221 spacecraft in 2023.
Private companies are also contributing to this Achievement 13 rocket launches. In April 2023, Tenryu 2was developed by Beijing-based aerospace company Tianbin Technology, also known as a space pioneer, and was the world's first privately developed liquid rocket to successfully make its maiden flight. And in July, LandSpace Technology Corporation successfully launched the world's first liquid oxygen methane rocket. Suzaku 2 Mission.
In addition to the increase in the number of rockets, the variety and quantity of satellites has also expanded. Nearly 30 institutions have been developed, launched satellite In 2023, there will be significant improvements in satellite communications, remote sensing, and navigation infrastructure.
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SpaceX loses contact with Starship minutes after reaching space
SpaceX loses contact with Starship minutes after reaching space
Meanwhile, China's ambitious launch schedule is expected to continue into 2024.
“Planned missions include ocean salinity detection satellites, electromagnetic monitoring satellites, and astronomical satellites, and will be launched an estimated 100 times throughout the year,” the Blue Book states.
Civilian satellites not only meet the needs of various industries, but also accumulate vast amounts of data that can be used for further research.
China's commercial spaceflight is growing rapidly, but space x We will continue to be a global leader.
Billionaire Elon Musk's aerospace company dominates the world with its ability to build massive satellite internet constellations at low cost. Last year alone, about 2,000 of his Starlink satellites were launched.
SpaceX conducted 96 missions last year, carrying approximately 1,286 tons of payload into space, accounting for approximately 80 percent of the world's launch mass. This number far exceeds the combined launch payload mass of all countries and regions other than SpaceX.
Long Yi, another CPPCC member and chief designer of CASC's new carrier rocket, revealed on Tuesday that the company is developing reusable carrier rockets with diameters of 4 meters and 5 meters. . Test flights of these are scheduled for 2025 and 2026, respectively. Rockets can reduce launch costs, help china catch up To SpaceX.