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1 China s Space Industry: Achievement, Future Planning and International Cooperation China Great Wall Industry Corporation 4 th International Space Conference Vilnius, Lithuania, Sep. 18, 2012

2 Content Purpose and Principles of Space Development in China China Space Achievement and Future Plan International Exchanges and Cooperation for China Space /9/27

3 China Space Industry The space industry is regarded as an important part of the nation s overall development strategy in China as other country; Over the past 50 years and in recently years, China space industry has developed rapidly and ranks among the world's leading countries in certain major areas of space technology with the fruitful achievement; China actively participates the international cooperation, adhering the view that the outer space is the common wealth of mankind and the peaceful purposes of the utilization.

4 Purpose and Principles of Development Purpose explore outer space and to enhance understanding of the Earth and the cosmos utilize outer space for peaceful purposes, promote human civilization and social progress, and to benefit the whole of mankind meet the demands of economic development, scientific and technological development, national security and social progress improve the scientific and cultural knowledge of the Chinese people, protect China's national rights and interests, and build up its national comprehensive strength Principles scientific, independent, peaceful, innovative, open development

5 Content Purpose and Principles of Space Development in China China Space Achievement and Future Plan International Exchanges and Cooperation for China Space /9/27

6 1. Space Transportation /9/27

7 1. Space Transportation Launch Vehicle Success No./ Total No. Total Success No. /Total No. LVs for LEO & SSO Missions LVs for GTO Missions LM-1 02/02 LM-2 00/01 LM-2E 03/05 LM-2C, LM-2C CTS1 & LM-2C CTS2 38/39 LM-2D 19/19 LM-4, LM-4B & LM-4C 31/31 LM-2F 11/11 LM-2E / EPKM 02/02 LM-3 10/13 LM-3A 23/23 LM-3B 22/24* LM-3C 10/10 05/08 Out of services 99/100 12/15 In Services Out of Services 55/57 In Services Note: LM-3B/Palapa-D in Sep was partial failure. As of Sep.2,2013, 180 flights performed /9/27

8 In the Future build a stronger space transportation system, keep improving the reliability, enhance the capabilities of entering space implement the first flight of the Long March-5, Long March-6 and Long March-7 launch vehicles research on key technologies for heavy-lift launch vehicles /9/27

9 120t LOX/kerosene engine 50t LOX/LH2 engine LM-5 p Capabilities: 14 t (GTO) & 25 t (LEO) p Non-toxic & environmentally friendly p High Capacity p Hainan Launch Center p start services in /9/27

10 2. Man-Made Satellites Earth Observation Satellite Communication & Broadcasting Satellite Navigation & Positioning Satellite Scientific/technological test satellites Fengyun Meteorology (Wind and Cloud) Haiyang (Ocean) Ziyuan (Resources) Yaogan (Remote-Sensing) Tianhui (Space Mapping) constellation of small satellites for environmental and disaster monitoring and forecasting high-capacity GEO satellite common platform (DHF-4) space-based data relays, tracking, telemetry and command other key technologies Beidou navigation experiment system 16 Beidou navigation satellites now in orbit been able to provide trial services for Asia-Pacific users several Shijian (Practice) satellites small and micro satellites supporting platforms for space environment exploration, scientific test and new technology In the future, China will build a space infrastructure frame composed of Earth observation satellites, communications and broadcasting satellites, navigation and positioning satellites will develop a preliminary long-term, sustained and stable service capability will develop new types of scientific satellites and technological test satellites

11 3. Human Spaceflight China accomplished their automatic and manual space rendezvous and docking test, laying the foundation for the construction of future space laboratories and space stations Sep. 29, 2011 Nov. 1, 2011 Jun.16, 2012 Jun. 11, 2013 Shenzhou-10 Tiangong-1 Shenzhou-8 Shenzhou-9 In the future, China will launch space laboratories, manned spaceship and space freighters; make breakthroughs in and master space station key technologies conduct space applications to a certain extent make technological preparations for the construction of space stations conduct studies on the preliminary plan for a human lunar landing.

12 On October 24, 2007, China successfully launched its first lunar probe, Chang'e-1 achieved its objectives of "accurate orbital transfer and successful orbiting," retrieving a great deal of scientific data and a complete map of the moon implementing a controlled crush On October 1, 2010, China successfully launched its second lunar probe, Chang'e-2 created a full higher-resolution map of the moon, and a high-definition image of Sinus Iridium completed several extended tests The Third Chang e-3 will be launched in December Deep-space Exploration Chang e-1 In the future, China will conduct sampling the moon's surface matters conduct special project demonstration in deepspace exploration push forward its exploration of planets, asteroids and the sun of the solar system. Kuafu program composed of three satellites is under studying Chang e-2

13 5. Launch Sites Besides enhancing the reliability of automation of the present launch sites, China will also complete the construction of the Hainan space launch site and put it into service to accommodate the launch of new-generation launch vehicles.

14 6. TT&C China has established a Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) network comprising four observation stations and a data processing center a multi-functioning TT&C network featuring space and ground integration TT&C network is expanding from the ground to space from geospace TT&C to deep-space TT&C In the following years, China will improve its space TT&C network, build deep-space TT &C stations, develop advanced TT&C technologies, and enhance its TT&C capabilities in all respects to satisfy the demands for remote TT&C

15 Earth Observation Satellite Application Communication & Broadcasting Satellite Application 7. Space Application built four new satellite data-receiving stations, ground data processing system, centers and institutions for applications improved calibration services Earth observation satellite data widely used in various fields for economic and social development satellite service platform atellite broadcasting and transmissions of programs satellite tele-education broadband network, elemedicine network, emergency communications Navigation & Positioning Satellite Application Beidou satellite navigation system has been used in transportation, sea fishing, hydrological monitoring, communications and timing service, power dispatching, and disaster reduction and relief. In the future, China will further improve its satellite application and service system, expand satellites application scope, and promote the national new strategic industries, to meet demands of national economic and social development.

16 8. Space Science Lunar Scientific Research Space Life Science Sun-Earth Space Exploration microgravity experiment In the future, China will strengthen the development of its space science research system upgrade the quality of space science research enhance popularization of space science knowledge in the whole nation. by the implementation of lunar exploration projects, China will make insitu analyses, morphological and structural surveys of the lunar surface. by using spacecraft, China will study the properties of black holes and physical laws under extreme conditions, explore properties of dark matter particles, and test basic theories of quantum mechanics.

17 9. Space Debris China has Established the system to monitor space debris, and given early warnings against them steadily pushed forward its work on space debris mitigation inactivated Long March rockets moved a few aging GEO satellites out of orbit protected manned spaceship from space debris In the future, China will continue to strengthen its work on space debris monitoring, mitigation and its work on spacecraft protection

18 Content Purpose and Principles of Space Development in China China Space Achievement and Future Plan International Exchanges and Cooperation for China Space /9/27

19 International Cooperation China has signed a number of cooperation agreements and memoranda on the peaceful utilization of outer space with a host of countries, space agencies and international organizations. China has taken part in relevant activities sponsored by the United Nations and other relevant international organizations and supported international space commercial cooperation.

20 Bilateral Cooperation ESA EUMETSAT France Britain Germany Russia Ukraine U.S. Brazil Venezuela Besides, China has actively promoted the extensive applications of Earth observation satellite data with various countries, and has implemented international exchanges and cooperation in frequency coordination, compatibility and interoperability, applications and other international exchanges and cooperation in the area of satellite navigation systems.

21 Multilateral Cooperation United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) and its Scientific and Technical Sub-committee and Legal Sub-committee. United Nations on disaster management and emergency response based on the space-based information platform International Charter on Space and Major Disasters Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems, International Space Exploration Coordination Group, Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee, Group on Earth Observations, World Meteorological Organization and other inter-governmental international organizations Seventh Meeting of the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems activities organized by the International Astronautical Federation, International Committee on Space Research, International Academy of Astronautics, and other non-governmental international space organizations and academic institutes

22 Commercial Activities Chinese government actively promotes the participation of Chinese enterprises in international commercial activities in the space field China exported whole satellites and made in-orbit delivery of communications satellites ; provided commercial launch services, both dedicated and piggyback launch services; Cooperation on subsystem and component level

23 IOD CGWIC is providing satellite in-orbit delivery package solution to meet customers needs for space products and services: Satellite Launch Services Ground Segment Satellite Application Insurance & Financing China has exported whole satellites and made in-orbit delivery of communications satellites to Nigeria, Venezuela and Pakistan signed commercial satellite and ground system export contracts with Bolivia, Laos, Belarus and other countries /9/27

24 Launch Services Over more than 20 years history of commercial launch services 37 international commercial launch missions for 43 satellites and 10 piggyback payloads, including 3 international satellite in-orbit delivery. Compatible with most international satellite buses /9/27

25 Strength of the Long March piggyback launch services Piggyback Launch Services More than ten SSO/LEO missions each year provide the piggyback launch opportunities to customer; High reliability of Long March lay the foundation for the program success; Schedule guarantee make the customer satisfied; Two ways for the Piggyback Launch Services CGWIC provides separation system for customer, LM-4B/VesselSat-2 for LuxSpace in 2012; Launch CubeSats in POD, compatible with the Netherland ISIS POD, French NOVA NANO POD, etc. LM-2D/ISIS POD, for Turkey, Ecuador & Argentina in /9/27

26 Piggyback Launch Services In 2011, 10 out of 19 flights conducted by China are LEO/SSO missions. In 2012, 11 out of 19 flights conducted by China are LEO/SSO missions With extra launch capability Long March launchers is poten ally capabl e to provide more flight opportunies for smal l satellites as piggyback payload /9/27

27 Key Cooperation Areas In the following years, China's international space exchanges and cooperation will be mainly in the following areas Applications of Earth observation satellites in environment and disaster monitoring, global climate change monitoring and forecasting, marine monitoring Applied technological cooperation, research and development of terminal equipment, reinforced facility building, specific industrial services Scientific research on space astronomy, space physics, micro-gravity science, space life science, deep-space exploration, space debris Space TT&C cooperation, support Applications of communications satellites in broadcasting and television, long-distance education, telemedicine Technological cooperation on a space lab and a space station in China's human spaceflight program Commercial Cooperation Personal Exchange and Training

28 Thank you very much for your attention! Zhou Yuanying Deputy General Manager China Great Wall Industry Corporation Tel: Mobile:

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