1. Successfully launched the world's first quantum science experimental satellite "Mozi"
At 1:40 on August 16, 2016, the Long March II carrier rocket successfully launched the world's first quantum science experimental satellite "Mozi". This will enable China to realize quantum communication between satellite and ground for the first time in the world, and build a quantum secret communication and scientific experimental system integrating heaven and earth. Academician Pan Jianwei, the chief scientist, led the team to complete the self-developed quantum satellites and broke through a series of key technologies, including high-precision tracking, satellite polarization state and base vector correction, and on-board quantum entanglement sources. The project was jointly completed by the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Science and Technology of China, the Shanghai Institute of Microsatellites Innovation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Center for Earth Observation and Digital Earth Science. The successful launch and on-orbit operation of quantum satellites will help China maintain and expand its international leading position in the practical level of practical application of quantum communication technology, realize the leap-forward improvement of national information security and information technology, and promote the space science satellite series in China. Sustainable development is of great significance.
2. The world's largest single-caliber radio telescope was opened in Guizhou
The 500-meter spherical radio telescope, known as the super "Eye of the Sky", was completed in the karst crater in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province on September 25, 2016. It began to receive electromagnetic waves from the depths of the universe, marking the frontier of science in China. A major original breakthrough was achieved. The project was proposed by Chinese astronomers in 1994. From pre-research to construction, it lasted for 22 years. It is the world's largest single-caliber and most sensitive radio telescope with independent intellectual property rights. Numerous unique skills have made it a leader in the world of radio telescopes, which will also provide important opportunities for the new discovery of world astronomy. As a national major science and technology infrastructure, the “Tianyan” project consists of an active reflective surface system, a feed support system, a measurement and control system, a receiver and a terminal, and an observation base. The active reflecting surface is a spherical crown cable structure composed of tens of thousands of steel cables and 4,450 reflecting units. Its shape is like a huge pot, and the receiving area is equivalent to 30 standard soccer fields.
3. The first flight of the Long March 5 was successful.
At 20:43 on November 3, 2016, China's largest thrust new generation carrier rocket Long March 5 was successfully launched for the first time, marking that China's carrying capacity has entered the international advanced ranks. China is moving from a space power to a space power. The Long March No. 5 represents the highest level of China's launch vehicle technology innovation, filling the gap of the large thrust non-toxic and pollution-free liquid rocket engine, and achieving a major breakthrough in the take-off technology of the special-shaped engine. It is also an important foundation and prerequisite for the realization of major national science and technology projects and major projects such as the third phase of the future lunar exploration project, the manned space station, and the first Mars exploration mission. The task of sampling and returning on the 25th of 2017, the launch of the space station core capsule in 2018, and the launch of the Mars probe in 2020 will all be realized by the Long March 5.
4. Shenzhou 11 spacecraft return cabin successfully landed 2 astronauts safely home
At 13:59 on November 18, 2016, the Shenzhou 11 spacecraft returning cabin successfully landed in the planned area in central Inner Mongolia. The astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong who performed the mission were in good physical condition. Tiangong 2 and Shenzhou 11 The manned mission was a complete success. The Shenzhou 11 spacecraft was launched at 7:30 on October 17, and then formed a combination with Tiangong-2. Two astronauts stationed at Tiangong-2 for a 30-day stay. During the flight, a series of space science experiments and technical tests were completed. This is the sixth manned space flight organized and implemented by China. It is also the second application flight of the manned world round-trip transportation system composed of the improved Shenzhou manned spacecraft and the improved Long March II F carrier rocket. The successful completion of the manned missions of Tiangong 2 and Shenzhou 11 marked the decisive and important achievements of the mission of China's manned space engineering laboratory and laid a more solid foundation for the construction and operation of the subsequent space station.