Calling Taikong: A Strategy Report and Study of China's Future Space Science Missions

This book describes the status quo of space science in China, details the scientific questions to be addressed by the Chinese space science community in 2016-2030, and proposes key strategic goals, space science programs and missions, the roadmap and implementation approaches. Further, it explores the supporting technologies needed and provides an outlook of space science beyond the year 2030.

“Taikong” means “outer space” in Chinese, and space science is one of the most important areas Chi...