Background
On November 27 to November 29, the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (China) (Affiliated to the United Nations) (RCSSTEAP) was held at Hangzhou International Campus of Beihang University. The theme is “Space Education Fulfills Dreams; International Cooperation Lights the Future.” Ms. Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), sent a congratulatory letter highly commending the Chinese government and Beihang University for their efforts and contributions in advancing international exchanges and cooperation in space science and technology education, while extending congratulations on the 10th anniversary of the establishment of RCSSTEAP. From November 27 to 29, 2024, RCSSTEAP successfully organized a series of commemorative events, marking its 10th anniversary. At the 10th anniversary meeting, Mr. Driss El Hadani, Deputy Director of UNOOSA, along with directors and representatives from other UN Regional Centres, conducted working sessions to further the creation of the Alliance of Regional Centers. This initiative seeks to improve cooperation and coordination among the Regional Centres.
Science and arts illuminate each other with reciprocal brilliance. 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. Through artistic innovation, it seeks to raise awareness around space science and technology, international collaboration, and the peaceful utilization of space resources.
Previous award-winning works were featured in the the “Inclusivity in Space” art exhibition held at the side of the UN Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities in 2024.. Some outstanding artists received personal congratulatory letters from the Director of UNOOSA, Aarti Holla-Maini, congratulating them on their inspiring and motivational work.
Looking back on the year 2024, China’s space industry has been characterized by great achievements and fruitful results. The Chang’e 6 became the world’s first lunar mission to retrieve rocks from the far side of the Moon, launching on May 3, 2024, and lasting 53 days. It made major breakthroughs, securing 1935.3 grams of lunar samples from the far side and successfully returning them to Earth, to share with scientists and researchers worldwide, to deepen human understanding of the Moon. The infrastructure for deep space exploration has been improved, with the successful launch of the Queqiao 2 relay satellite, providing stable communication support for lunar exploration missions. The development plan for a Mars probe has been initiated, aiming to detect signs of life on Mars. The Shenzhou 18 and 19 completed manned missions, with astronauts setting a new record for the longest single extravehicular activity (9 hours) and conducting more than a hundred space science experiments. Core equipment such as the Long March 10 rocket, the Mengzhou manned spacecraft, and the lunar lander are now at the stage of preliminary prototype development, laying the foundation for a manned lunar landing by 2030.
CASC has not only made remarkable achievements at home, but also demonstrated its openness to international cooperation. China has deepened multilateral space cooperation through initiatives such as jointly launching a solar observation satellite with the European Space Agency (ESA) to advance space weather monitoring and research. Additionally, it hosted the first “China-Latin American and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum”, where agreements on satellite navigation and remote sensing were signed.
China’s space industry has made milestone progress in technological breakthroughs, international cooperation, and commercialization, contributing significantly to global space exploration.
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
The theme is “International Roaming in Space” focusing on “the development of the space technology industry, joint lunar exploration, international cooperation, and the sustainable development of space”, etc. It encourages creators to use their imagination around space tourism, cosmic civilization, international cooperation, and more, conveying the vision of “the peaceful use of space”.
Artistic creations under the theme of “International Roaming in Space” should embrace diverse forms of creative expression, including but not limited to painting, computer drawing, AI creation, handmade collage, printmaking, paper-cutting, etc. Diverse artistic expressions are encouraged.
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.
Award-winning works will have the opportunity to be exhibited at China Space Day 2025 and pending agreement of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, at future exhibitions in Vienna. Additionally, all award-winning works and selected shortlisted works will have the opportunity to be featured in a digital exhibition or physical touring exhibition.
Start/End Date
March 8 to April 8, 2025 (as of 24:00 on April 8)
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.
