【科技日报】中国空间科学创新发展进入“快车道”

Core Insights - The National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced significant scientific breakthroughs in space science, marking a historic leap for China's space science innovation and positioning it as a leader in certain fields [1][5]. Group 1: Achievements and Innovations - Since its launch in 2011, the space science initiative has successfully developed and launched eight scientific satellites, achieving numerous original results and setting multiple records in China and globally [2]. - The "Tian Guan" satellite created the world's first X-ray all-sky map, while the "Wu Kong" satellite provided the most precise cosmic ray energy spectrum to date [2]. - The "Hui Yan" satellite directly measured the universe's strongest magnetic fields and detected high-speed jets near black holes, showcasing advancements in extreme condition measurements [2][3]. Group 2: International Collaboration - The initiative has fostered new paradigms of international cooperation, including the "Tian Guan" satellite project, which involved collaboration with the European Space Agency and other European countries [4]. - The "Wei Xiao" satellite project represents a comprehensive collaboration between China and Europe, covering all phases from design to data analysis [4]. Group 3: Future Plans - The National Space Science Center plans to focus on major frontier issues such as the origins of the universe, space weather, and life, with upcoming projects including the "Hong Meng Plan" and "Kua Fu II" [4]. - The goal is to achieve breakthroughs in areas like the dark ages of the universe and exoplanet detection during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [4].