Background
Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (China) (Affiliated to the Union Nations) (RCSSTEAP for short) has been established for ten (10) years since November 2014. The Centre has been following the development model of “University Based, Government Supported, International Joint, and Industry Participation (UGII)”, closely obeying the UN initiative of “Promoting the peaceful use of space technologies for the benefit of all humankind”, joining hands with ten (10) Member States to contribute to the international space industry. To support the dream-chasing journey of China’s space industry and let more people know about every remarkable progress in China’s space field, we hereby organize the “Poster Design Contest for China Space Day” to give everyone more opportunities to learn about China’s space industry.
Looking back on the year 2023, China’s space industry has been characterized by great achievements and fruitful results. The Long March-series carrier rockets developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) once again proved their reliability and efficiency, completing a total of twenty (20) launch missions throughout the year, of which the Long March-5B carrier rocket successfully delivered the Tianhe Core Module of China’s space station into its present orbit. To actively expand the scope of deep space exploration, China launched “ZhengHe” asteroid explorer with the goal of studying “Asteroid 312891” in detail. The construction of China’s Space Station also entered a critical phase, with a total of four major modules scheduled for launch. Among them, the Tianhe core module was successfully launched at the beginning of the year and entered the present orbit. Subsequently, the Mengtian Experiment Module and the Qitian Experiment Module were successfully launched in the middle and end of the year, respectively, and completed precise docking with the Tianhe Core Module. In terms of astronaut missions, China accomplished three manned missions with a total of six (6) astronauts stationed on the space station in 2023. The successful completion of these missions not only demonstrated the professionalism of Chinese astronauts, but also accumulated valuable experience for the long-term operation and maintenance of the space station. In addition, the commercial space industry of China welcomed a period of rapid development. Several privately-owned space companies secured financing in the capital market to advance their respective space programs and technology development. “Space Tourism” thus became a new hotspot in China’s commercial space sector in 2023.
CASC has not only made remarkable achievements at home, but also demonstrated its openness to international cooperation. In 2023, China made significant progress in its space weather monitoring project with the European Space Agency (ESA), as the jointly developed solar observation satellite was successfully launched and began to send back valuable data. Furthermore, China has carried out in-depth cooperation with Russia, Brazil and other countries in satellite navigation, remote sensing and other fields, working together to promote the development and application of global space technology.
Looking to the future, China has formulated a long-term space development plan. According to the plan, China will continue to promote space missions, including Lunar exploration, Mars exploration and deep space exploration, aiming to establish a Lunar scientific research base and carry out a Mars sample return mission within the next decade. Meanwhile, China has also actively arranged for future interplanetary exploration missions, such as planning to launch probes to the Jupiter system for exploration. These magnificent goals not only demonstrate the ambition of China’s space industry, but also contribute Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to the cause of space exploration for all humanity.
China Aerospace will continuously adhere to the principle of making innovations and leapfrog advances in key areas supporting development and creating a better future, constantly promote the innovation and development of space technology, and take a broader attitude of openness to actively participate in international space cooperation and exchanges, so as to contribute jointly to the advancement and prosperity of human space industry.
Organizers (listed in no particular order)
- Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (China) (Affiliated to the United Nations) (RCSSTEAP)
- Education Committee of Fengtai District, Beijing
- Qian Xuesen Youth Academy of Space
- Beijing Institute of Education Fengtai Branch
- Beijing No.12 High School Education Group
- Experimental School of Beihang University（Middle School）
- International Relations Department, Beihang University
- Department of Industrial Design, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University
Media Support
Aerospace Knowledge/Youth Art and Design
Themes
Participants should follow the three themes below. You can use a variety of creative techniques such as painting, computer drawing, AI creation, handmade collage, printmaking, paper-cutting, etc. Any one of the themes can be chosen to participate.
Theme A: Take “Innovation Breakthroughs for the Future” as the theme for creative poster design. (The text design of “Innovation Breakthroughs for the Future” should be included in the poster image)
Theme B: Commemorative poster for “China Space Day”. (The text design of “China Space Day” or “China Space Day 4.24”, etc., should be included in the poster image)
Theme C: Artistic creation related to China’s space industry. (No rigid requirement for text design)
The creation of the above themes can be centered on such elements as Lunar Exploration, series of Shenzhou spacecraft, Zhurong Rover, Xihe Solar Explorer, Wentian series, Space Station, Mengzhou manned spacecraft, Lanyue lunar lander, astronauts, Long March-series rockets, etc., while the contents can embody Chinese aerospace activities like deep space exploration, planetary exploration, space station construction, BeiDou technology, internet constellation construction, international cooperation, commercial spaceflight and so on.
Expected Participants
Domestic and foreign teachers, students, alumni, individuals and groups of space culture enthusiasts from colleges and universities as well as middle and elementary school are welcome to participate.
Awards
Two first prizes, four second prizes, six third prizes, and several winning prizes.
Start/End Date
March 10 to April 12, 2024 (as of 24:00 on April 12)
Contact Person: Ms. CUI
E-mail: rcssteap@buaa.edu.cn
Submission Requirements: Both submission and selection will be conducted online. E-mail is the only method of submission.
Please send the electronic copy of the posters in the standard format to the submission email address as required. Every participant can submit more than one poster, series of posters in the same theme will be considered as “one piece” of work. The name of the “institution/company” can also be regarded as the “author”. (File name: School/Institution/Company + Name; if you are an individual participant, please use your own name as the file name)
Submission Address: rcssteap@buaa.edu.cn
The format requirements of the works are as follows: works should be vertical version, poster size A3=H420*W297mm, in color format CMYK, Format JPEG, expression is not limited (hand-drawing works, please scan and submit in the form of electronic files).
Please submit two versions: low res (72 dpi) and high res (300 dpi). The maximum size of the file should be no more than 5M. If you send several works, please add them to a RAR Package through WinRAR. The maximum of the RAR should be no more than 50M.
