Core Insights - The first Deep Space Economy and Industry Development Conference was held on September 4 in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on the theme "Focusing on Deep Space Economy, Leading the Future of Industry" and introduced the concept of deep space economy for the first time [1][2] Industry Overview - Deep space economy is an extension of space economy, characterized by the development and utilization of resources from extraterrestrial bodies. It has emerged due to the global competition in deep space exploration activities [2] - This new economic model supports technological research and development, product manufacturing, facility construction, scientific exploration, resource development, operational support, and application services, showcasing features such as frontier, rarity, exploration, and diversity [2] Key Industry Directions - The conference outlined ten key industry directions for deep space economy: 1. Deep Space Resource Development 2. Deep Space Internet 3. Deep Space Energy 4. Deep Space Biology 5. Deep Space Transportation 6. Deep Space Intelligence 7. Deep Space Construction 8. Deep Space Tourism 9. Deep Space Security 10. Deep Space Culture [2] Economic Impact - The Chief Engineer of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, Shi Pingyan, stated that China's deep space exploration is transitioning from technological breakthroughs and scientific exploration to economic empowerment and industrial driving, positioning deep space economy as a core engine for cultivating new productive forces [2] Conference Participation - The conference attracted over 400 participants from government departments, industry entities, research institutions, and investment organizations, emphasizing the importance of open cooperation and win-win collaboration to promote high-quality development in the deep space economy and related industries [2]

中新社合肥9月4日电 (张强付敏)深空探测实验室4日在安徽合肥首次提出深空经济概念，系统梳理了深 空经济十大产业方向。 深空探测实验室由中国国家航天局、安徽省、中国科学技术大学三方共建，是围绕深空探测领域国家重 大科技工程和国际大科学计划开展战略性、前瞻性、基础性研究，实现科学、技术、工程融合发展的新 型科技研发机构。 当日，由深空探测实验室主办的首届深空经济与产业发展大会在合肥召开，现场发布了深空互联网、深 空能源、深空生物、深空运输、深空智能、深空旅游、深空安全等十大产业方向。 该大会以"聚焦深空经济，引领产业未来"为主题，通过高端对话等形式探讨并分析全球深空经济发展态 势。 深空探测实验室总工程师史平彦说，深空经济兴起和服务于深空探测活动，具有前沿性、稀有性、探索 性和多元性等新特征。"深空经济包括了对地外资源的开发利用，是从地外星体获取各类物质和资源， 这和太空经济有本质区别。" 史平彦介绍称，全球深空探测已从科学探索迈入"资源开发——产业落地"新阶段，地外资源开发、深空 能源利用、太空旅游等新业态加速涌现。商业航天飞速发展为深空经济发展提供内在推动力。 中国工程院院士、中国探月工程总设计师、深空探测 ...

Core Insights - The first Deep Space Economy and Industry Development Conference was held on September 4 in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on the theme "Focusing on Deep Space Economy, Leading the Future of Industry" and introduced the concept of deep space economy for the first time [1][3] - Deep space economy is an extension of space economy, characterized by the development and utilization of resources from extraterrestrial bodies, and is emerging as countries globally engage in various deep space exploration activities [3] - The conference highlighted ten key industry directions for deep space economy, including deep space resource development, deep space internet, deep space energy, deep space biology, deep space transportation, deep space intelligence, deep space construction, deep space tourism, deep space security, and deep space culture [3] Industry Development - The chief engineer of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, Shi Pingyan, stated that China's deep space exploration is transitioning from technological breakthroughs and scientific exploration to economic empowerment and industry-driven development [3] - The deep space economy is expected to become a core engine for cultivating new productive forces, driving upgrades in the aerospace industry, fostering innovation, and reshaping spatial dynamics, thereby laying a solid foundation for the development of strategic emerging industries [3] Conference Participation - The conference was organized by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory and attracted over 400 participants from government departments, industry entities, research institutions, and investment institutions [4] - The conference aimed to promote efficient collaboration and precise matching of technology, capital, and market among upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain, driving deep space economy and related industries towards a new stage of high-quality development [4]

Core Insights - The first Deep Space Economy and Industry Development Conference was held on September 4 in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on the theme "Focusing on Deep Space Economy, Leading the Future of Industry" and introduced the concept of deep space economy for the first time [1][2] - Deep space economy is an extension of space economy, characterized by the development and utilization of resources from extraterrestrial bodies, and is emerging as a new economic model supporting deep space exploration [2] - The conference highlighted ten key industry directions for deep space economy, including deep space resource development, deep space internet, deep space energy, deep space biology, deep space transportation, deep space intelligence, deep space construction, deep space tourism, deep space security, and deep space culture [2] Industry Development - The deep space economy is seen as a core engine for cultivating new productive forces and is expected to drive the upgrade of the aerospace industry, foster innovation, and reshape spatial dynamics [2] - The conference attracted over 400 participants from government departments, industry entities, research institutions, and investment organizations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and efficient matching of technology, capital, and market within the industry chain [3]