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PRSPECTS OF CHINA SPACE TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Qi Faren(Chinese Academy of Space Technology,Beijing 100081)   

  • Published:1995-04-25

Abstract: The objective of China developing space technology is to serve the national economy development.Up to early next century,China intends to set up several stable,operational satellite application systems,including communication and broadcasting,earth observation, natural disaster reduction, microgravity resources,smallsat,etc.;give priority to satellite payload development and bus standerdization;strenghen the R&D of satellite application techniques, strenghen the R&D on advanced technology and basic theory,deepen the imternational exchange and cooperation;begin the feasibility study and advanced technology development for manned space flight and deep space exploration.