空间科学——我国创新驱动发展的重要阵地

Space science as an important driving momentum toward nation’s independent innovation development

        吴季(中国科学院国家空间科学中心 北京 100190)

         空间科学，空间技术，创新驱动

        space science, space technology, innovation development

        文章概述了空间科学与空间科学卫星的特点，具体阐述了其在科学上的前沿性，在空间技术和相关高技术上的带动性,以及对国家政治、外交、国防和社会发展的重要作用,介绍了中科院正在实施的空间科学先导专项在科学前沿、技术带动和国际影响方面预计的成果产出，并对其后续发展提出了建议。

        Starting with its definition and objective of space science, the article presents the important functions of space science in its frontier characteristics for fundamental research, its driving momentum for space technology and other related high technologies, and its impact on nation’s politics, diplomacy, defense, and social developments. The Strategic Priority Program on Space Science carried out by Chinese Academy of Sciences is also introduced in these circumstances to show its impact on China as a driving force toward independent innovation for the country.