Oct 23 — China published its position on strengthening outer space governance, endorsing innovation in space R&D and technology applications, including orbital maintenance, deep‑space exploration and near‑Earth asteroid defense. It calls for bolstering academic exchange, talent development and infrastructure to better serve economic development, and encourages research institutes, companies, universities and social organizations to participate broadly in outer‑space exploration and innovation un

2026-10-23

Oct 23 — China published its position on strengthening outer space governance, endorsing innovation in space R&D and technology applications, including orbital maintenance, deep‑space exploration and near‑Earth asteroid defense. It calls for bolstering academic exchange, talent development and infrastructure to better serve economic development, and encourages research institutes, companies, universities and social organizations to participate broadly in outer‑space exploration and innovation under national oversight and in compliance with law.