Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar program and president of the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), presented a membership certificate in Hefei. The IDSEA's inauguration was hailed as a major step in global space innovation, promoting international cooperation and a shared future in space.
The IDSEA, initiated by China, is the first international organization for deep space exploration. Its members include Chinese and French institutions. The association adopted its charter and elected Wu Weiren as president.
The Chinese government approved the organization, with support from international bodies and over 70 global entities. The founding event included representatives from various organizations.
The association will focus on lunar exploration, interplanetary missions, and asteroid defense, aiming to foster global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the application of space technology. It will also promote talent development and the peaceful use of outer space.
Experts praised China's approach to international collaboration, highlighting opportunities in projects like the Chang'e-8 mission. International collaboration is essential for balancing costs and outcomes in deep space exploration.
5 Comments
Muchacho
It’s great that there’s an international association, but isn’t it suspicious that China is at the helm?
ZmeeLove
International collaboration can help reduce costs in space missions and ensure diverse contributions.
Matzomaster
This could lead to significant advancements in asteroid defense strategies—safety for all nations!
Muchacha
What about the space aspirations of countries with less funding? This seems biased towards powerful nations.
ZmeeLove
This initiative seems to be exploiting the romantic notion of space exploration for political gain.