我国空间科学发展的挑战和机遇

Challenge and opportunity for promoting space science in China

        顾逸东(中国科学院空间应用工程与技术中心 北京 100094)

         空间科学，基础研究，挑战，机遇，突破口

        space science, fundamental research, challenge, opportunity, breakthrough

        文章概述了空间活动的兴起和空间科学探索研究取得的巨大成就，阐述了空间科学在当代基础前沿研究中的重要战略地位，分析了我国发展空间科学面临的挑战和机遇，强调我国应当进一步重视空间科学，将其作为前沿研究的突破口。文章还提出了促进我国空间科学发展的相关建议。

        This paper describes the rising space activity and the great achievement in space science briefly. The strategic importance of space science in forefront fundamental research has been expounded. Also the challenges and opportunities to promote space science in China have been analyzed. It is emphasized that we should pay more attention to space science and take it as a breakthrough opportunity in cutting-edge research in China. A series of recommendations have been proposed to promote space science in China.