Current progress and future prospects of space science satellite missions in China

Space science, as a critical frontier field that integrates multidisciplinary development and collaborates with aerospace technology innovation, vividly reflects the defining characteristics of contemporary scientific fronts: expanding into the macroscopic extremes, delving into the microscopic depths, advancing toward extreme conditions, and driving highly integrated interdisciplinary efforts. It has become a key engine for pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and leading leaps in advanced technology.

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npj Space Exploration
Published
2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44453-026-00028-x
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Space exploration and regulation
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Current progress and future prospects of space science satellite missions in China

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Current progress and future prospects of space science satellite missions in China

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Abstract

Space science, as a critical frontier field that integrates multidisciplinary development and collaborates with aerospace technology innovation, vividly reflects the defining characteristics of contemporary scientific fronts: expanding into the macroscopic extremes, delving into the microscopic depths, advancing toward extreme conditions, and driving highly integrated interdisciplinary efforts. It has become a key engine for pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and leading leaps in advanced technology.

npj Space ExplorationVol. 2(1)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), National Space Science Center (CN)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 52%
Space exploration and regulation
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