2026年，我国还将发射嫦娥七号探测器，目标直指月球南极，开展月表环境勘察与水冰探测等关键科研任务。若成功证实 月球上存在水，中国有望成为全球首个在月球上发现水的国家。 在深空探测领域，2026年，天问二号探测器将飞抵小行星2016HO3进行探测、取样并返回地球，预计将在2027年底着陆地 球并完成回收，此后再对主带彗星311P开展科学探测。 来源：央视新闻 据央视新闻，中国航天的2026年，将迎来更多值得期待的突破。新一年，中国航天会带给我们怎样的惊喜？ 2026年，神舟二十三号、神舟二十四号的航天员乘组将从酒泉卫星发射中心乘坐神舟飞船出发，前往中国空间站。 2026年，中国载人航天工程还将实施天舟十号货运飞船发射，神舟二十三号飞行乘组中的一名航天员将开展1年以上的长期 驻留试验。而最引人关注的，就是我国新一代载人飞船"梦舟"首飞。这款在神舟飞船基础上全面升级的新飞船，未来将用 于近地空间站运营和载人月球探测任务。 今年也将是中国商业航天加速发展的一年。随着国家航天局商业航天司的设立，商业航天发射活动将更加活跃。力箭二 号、天龙三号、双曲线三号等新型火箭的进展备受关注。 未来五年，中国航天将迎来前所未有的发 ...

Group 1 - In 2026, China's manned space program will see the launch of Shenzhou 23 and Shenzhou 24 missions, with astronauts departing from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to the Chinese space station [1][3] - The new generation manned spacecraft "Dream Boat" will make its maiden flight in 2026, designed to replace Shenzhou for transporting astronauts to and from the space station and to facilitate manned lunar missions [3] - The Chang'e 7 lunar probe will be launched in 2026, targeting the lunar south pole for key scientific tasks, including the search for water ice, potentially making China the first country to discover water ice on the moon [6] Group 2 - The Tianwen-2 probe is set to reach asteroid 2016 HO3 for exploration and sample collection, with a planned return to Earth by the end of 2027, followed by scientific exploration of comet 311P [8] - 2026 will mark a significant year for China's commercial space sector, with the establishment of the Commercial Space Administration leading to increased launch activities and the debut of new rockets like Lijian-2, Tianlong-3, and Shuangquxian-3 [10] - The next five years are expected to present unprecedented development opportunities for China's space industry, contributing significantly to the peaceful use of outer space [10]

【参考消息：#NASA称与一火星轨道探测器失联#】参考消息援引德新社12月20日报道，美国航空航天 局（NASA）已与火星轨道探测器MAVEN失去联系。NASA发言人告诉德新社，目前正在努力恢复联 系。报道称，大约两周以来，没有收到任何来自MAVEN的常规数据。NASA此前曾表示，本月早些时 候的一段"短暂的跟踪数据"表明，该探测器可能正在"以一种意想不到的方式旋转"。MAVEN于2013年 底发射，已绕火星运行约10年，提供了重要的研究数据，尤其是在火星大气层方面。（参考消息） ...

Core Viewpoint - NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has lost contact with Earth after over 10 years in Mars orbit, raising concerns about the impact on Mars atmospheric research and the overall Mars exploration program [1][3][4] Group 1: MAVEN's Mission and Importance - MAVEN was launched in November 2013 and entered Mars orbit in September 2014, with the mission focused on studying Mars' upper atmosphere, ionosphere, and interactions with solar wind [3] - The spacecraft plays a crucial role as a communication relay for other Mars rovers, including the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers [4] Group 2: Current Status and Investigation - MAVEN lost contact with Earth on December 6, with telemetry data indicating all systems were functioning normally until it passed behind Mars [3] - NASA is currently investigating the loss of contact and working on potential solutions [3] Group 3: Implications of MAVEN's Loss - The loss of MAVEN could significantly impact ongoing research into Mars' atmosphere and climate evolution, as well as the communication capabilities for other Mars missions [4][5] - MAVEN's previous issues, including a three-month safe mode in 2022 due to an inertial measurement unit failure, highlight the systemic risks within NASA's Mars exploration program [4] Group 4: Future Considerations - NASA has been exploring next-generation orbital vehicles for Mars communication, but many plans have not materialized, with a proposed Mars Communication Orbiter project being canceled in the past [4] - The urgency for a commercial relay architecture is emphasized due to the aging fleet of Mars orbiters, which poses risks for future missions [5]

经济观察网 据大湾区之声，近日，香港大学太空研究实验室执行主任苏萌在接受媒体采访时透露，"十 五五"期间，香港将继续深度参与嫦娥七号、嫦娥八号、天问三号等国家重大航天工程（603698）。此 外，香港将参与向月球进发，在2028年前后发射"月闪"探测器，观察月球上的流星。 ...

Core Insights - The Tianwen-1 mission successfully observed the interstellar comet Atlas, marking the first time a Chinese spacecraft has observed an interstellar body, which is estimated to be between 3 billion and 11 billion years old [1][3]. Group 1: Mission Details - Tianwen-1 is China's first Mars probe, originally designed to capture images of the bright Martian surface, but it has now successfully attempted to photograph a much fainter target, Atlas, which is 10,000 to 100,000 times dimmer than Mars [3]. - The probe was approximately 30 million kilometers away from Atlas during the imaging process, making it one of the closest spacecraft to observe this interstellar object [3][7]. Group 2: Scientific Significance - Atlas follows a hyperbolic trajectory, indicating it originated from outside the solar system, unlike celestial bodies within the solar system that follow elliptical orbits [5]. - Continuous imaging of Atlas allowed the research team to gather information about its flight path through the solar system and its position relative to Mars [7][9]. - The research team deduced that Atlas likely originated near an ancient star in the center of the Milky Way galaxy, with its discovery initially made by a ground-based telescope in Chile [9][11]. Group 3: Composition and Future Research - The imaging analysis revealed that Atlas has a significant tail, potentially containing water ice and carbon dioxide, which requires further confirmation [13]. - The unique nature of Atlas means that every particle of dust and ice it carries is different from those found in the solar system, providing an opportunity to compare its composition with solar system comets to gain insights into the origins of the solar system [13]. Group 4: Future Missions - The successful observation of Atlas by Tianwen-1 lays a technical foundation for the upcoming Tianwen-2 mission, which will also focus on detecting small, faint celestial bodies [15]. - The experience gained from this mission is expected to contribute to future deep space exploration efforts [15].

Core Insights - The Tianwen-1 orbiter successfully observed the interstellar object Atlas (3I/ATLAS), marking the first time a Chinese spacecraft has observed such a celestial body [2][5] - Atlas was discovered on July 1, 2025, by a survey telescope in Chile and is the third known interstellar object to visit the solar system, potentially older than the solar system itself [2] - The observation was conducted from approximately 30 million kilometers away, making Tianwen-1 one of the closest spacecraft to the target [2] Group 1 - The successful observation of Atlas represents an important expansion task for Tianwen-1, serving as a technical trial for asteroid exploration in the upcoming Tianwen-2 mission [5] - The Tianwen-1 team began preparations for the Atlas observation in early September, facing challenges due to the object's distance, high speed (approximately 58 km/s), and small size (nucleus diameter of about 5.6 km) [5] - The brightness of Atlas was significantly dimmer than Mars, making it 10,000 to 100,000 times darker than the Martian surface, which posed high demands on the orbiter's attitude control and imaging strategy [5] Group 2 - The optical payload on Tianwen-1 was originally designed for capturing bright Martian surfaces, marking the first attempt to photograph such a distant and faint target [5] - The Tianwen-1 team conducted extensive simulations and feasibility assessments to adapt the high-resolution camera for this unique observation task [5] - Since entering Martian orbit in February 2021, Tianwen-1 has been operating stably for 4 years and 8 months [5]

Core Insights - The Tianwen-1 orbiter successfully observed the interstellar object Atlas (3I/ATLAS), marking the first time a Chinese spacecraft has observed an interstellar body [1] - Atlas was discovered on July 1, 2025, by a survey telescope in Chile and is the third known interstellar object to visit the solar system, potentially older than the solar system itself [1] - The observation was conducted from approximately 30 million kilometers away, making Tianwen-1 one of the closest detectors to the object [1] Group 1 - The observation of Atlas is a significant extension of the Tianwen-1 mission, providing technical trials for future asteroid exploration with Tianwen-2 [5] - The Tianwen-1 team began preparations for the observation in early September, facing challenges due to the object's distance, speed, and small size [5][6] - The high-resolution camera on Tianwen-1 was originally designed for capturing bright Martian surfaces, making this the first attempt to photograph such a distant and faint target [5][6] Group 2 - The observation required extensive simulations and calculations to assess feasibility, leading to the successful design of a key imaging strategy [6] - Tianwen-1 has been operational since February 2021, maintaining a stable status for 4 years and 8 months [6]

Core Viewpoint - The successful observation of the interstellar object ATLAS by the Tianwen-1 orbiter represents a significant expansion of its mission capabilities, providing valuable data for future asteroid exploration by Tianwen-2 [2][8]. Group 1: Observation Details - The Tianwen-1 orbiter utilized a high-resolution camera to observe the interstellar object ATLAS from approximately 30 million kilometers away, marking one of the closest observations of this celestial body [2][8]. - The high-resolution camera captured images that clearly displayed the comet-like features of ATLAS, which has a diameter of several thousand kilometers [4]. - A series of images taken over 30 seconds were compiled into an animation to illustrate the motion trajectory of ATLAS, aiding in further research [4]. Group 2: Scientific Significance - ATLAS, discovered on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile, is the third known interstellar object to visit the solar system, traveling on a hyperbolic trajectory [9]. - The object is estimated to be between 3 billion and 11 billion years old, potentially older than the solar system itself, making it a rare sample for studying the composition and evolution of exoplanets and early stellar history [9]. - The Tianwen-1 team began preparations for observing ATLAS in early September, facing challenges due to the object's great distance, high speed (approximately 58 km/s), and small size (nucleus diameter of about 5.6 km) [9]. Group 3: Technical Challenges and Solutions - The high-resolution camera on Tianwen-1 was originally designed for capturing bright Martian surfaces, making this the first attempt to photograph such a distant and faint target, which is 10,000 to 100,000 times dimmer than Martian surfaces [13]. - The Tianwen-1 team conducted extensive simulations and feasibility assessments to adapt the camera's capabilities for this challenging observation, ultimately achieving successful imaging of ATLAS [13]. - The mission has been operational since February 2021, maintaining a stable status for over 4 years and 8 months [14].

Core Insights - The Tianwen-1 orbiter successfully observed the interstellar object Atlas, marking the first time a Chinese spacecraft has observed such a celestial body [1] - Atlas is the third known interstellar object to visit the solar system, with an estimated age of 3 to 11 billion years, potentially older than the solar system itself, making it a rare sample for studying exoplanet composition and early stellar history [1] - The observation was a significant extension of the Tianwen-1 mission, providing valuable experience for future asteroid exploration with Tianwen-2 [1][2] Group 1 - The Tianwen-1 team began preparations for the Atlas observation in early September, facing challenges due to the object's distance of approximately 30 million kilometers and its high speed of about 58 kilometers per second [2] - The observation required advanced control of the orbiter's attitude and imaging strategy, as Atlas is significantly dimmer than Mars, being 10,000 to 100,000 times darker [2] - The high-resolution camera on Tianwen-1, originally designed for bright Mars surface imaging, was successfully adapted for this challenging observation task [2] Group 2 - The Tianwen-1 probe has been in stable operation since entering Mars orbit in February 2021, with a total operational duration of 4 years and 8 months [3]