Group 1 - The FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope) is the world's largest and most sensitive single-dish radio telescope, operating nearly 24 hours a day and providing over 5,300 hours of observational data annually [1][5] - The team is currently working on the construction of a core array around FAST, aiming to establish a comprehensive aperture array consisting of dozens of 40-meter diameter antennas by 2030 to enhance FAST's performance [1][9] - The rigorous work ethic and responsibility of the team have allowed FAST to complete its debugging phase in less than two years, significantly shorter than similar international telescopes [3][4] Group 2 - The operational reliability of FAST is crucial, as equipment failure directly impacts its performance, with a reported observation time approval rate of only 20% [5] - FAST has discovered over 1,040 pulsars, surpassing the total number discovered by other telescopes during the same period, and has conducted significant research in various fields, including neutral hydrogen surveys and gravitational wave detection [5] - The legacy of former chief scientist Nan Rendong continues to inspire the team, emphasizing the importance of innovation and excellence in maintaining FAST's leading position in radio astronomy [6][8] Group 3 - The international landscape of radio astronomy is evolving, with new projects like the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) and the next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) set to challenge FAST's performance by 2029 and 2035 respectively [8][9] - The mixed aperture array concept for FAST is being developed to ensure it remains at the forefront of radio astronomy, with initial prototypes already constructed and key technologies being tested [9]