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China's Space Science Center Outlines Long-Term Human Survival Plans for Exoplanets

institutional · 2026-03-21

During the 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030, the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is addressing the challenges of sustaining human life on exoplanets. Wang Yaping, a political advisor and the first female taikonaut to enter China's space station, is involved in related discussions. Additionally, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences has established a 'School of Space Exploration,' and China launched a reusable carrier rocket called Zhuque-3 from northwest China on Wednesday. These developments highlight China's efforts in advancing space exploration and long-term survival capabilities beyond Earth.

Key facts

  • The National Space Science Center is focusing on human survival on exoplanets from 2026 to 2030.
  • Wang Yaping is a political advisor and the first female taikonaut in China's space station.
  • A 'School of Space Exploration' has been set up at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.
  • China launched the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket from northwest China on Wednesday.
  • These initiatives are part of China's broader space exploration strategy.

Entities

Institutions

  • National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Locations

  • China
  • northwest China

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