This year marks the anniversary of the successful launch of Shenzhou-1, and it has also been a year of significant achievements in China's aerospace sector. Notable accomplishments include the Chang'e lunar exploration missions, manned spaceflights, the launch of ultra-large constellations, the regular operation of space stations, and the development of a new generation of commercial remote sensing satellite systems, all of which have garnered global attention.

Following the launch of the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft on a certain date this year, the Shenzhou 19 manned spacecraft successfully launched at 00:00 on a certain date! This launch mission marks the 4th manned flight mission of China's manned space engineering entering the stage of space station application and development, the 20th launch mission since the project was approved for implementation, and the 473rd flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets.

On the date, the Shenzhou XIX manned spacecraft was successfully launched, once again showcasing China's latest achievements in the field of manned spaceflight to the world. The Shenzhou mission is filled with many highlights. The successful launch of Shenzhou XIX is particularly noteworthy for the following highlights.

Astronauts in-orbit rotation. The Shenzhou XIX crew consists of astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze. Both Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze are part of China's third batch of astronauts and are making their first flight missions. Wang Haoze is the only female astronaut engineer in China and the third Chinese female astronaut. According to the plan, the Shenzhou XVIII crew will return after completing the in-orbit rotation with the Shenzhou XIX crew. The Shenzhou XIX crew is scheduled to return in late January or early February next year, spending half a year in space. During their stay in orbit, the Shenzhou XIX crew will welcome the arrival of the Tianzhou VIII cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou XX manned spacecraft.

The Shenzhou XIX manned spacecraft adopted the .-hour rapid rendezvous and docking technology. This means that after being launched into space, the spacecraft can quickly and stably dock with the Tiangong space station within just . hours. Achieving such rapid docking not only showcases the strength and level of China's aerospace industry but also lays a solid foundation for the future construction and operation of China's space station.

Material loading capacity has significantly improved. Compared to the Shenzhou XVIII mission, the Shenzhou XIX manned spacecraft has undergone significant optimization in its payload capacity, with an increase in loading volume of % and a loading mass increase of approximately %. It delivered a large quantity of supplies to the space station, including fresh food, fruits, clothing, and on-orbit maintenance equipment, effectively ensuring the astronauts' living and working needs in the space station.

Space Science Research and Technology Experimentation. During their stay and work on the space station, the Shenzhou XIX astronaut crew will conduct multiple extravehicular activities and carry out a large number of new experiments and projects. Centered around the theme of "Space Materialization" in the "National Space Science Medium and Long-term Development Plan (—year)," covering areas such as space life science, microgravity fundamental physics, space materials science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace new technologies, they will conduct space science research and technology experiments on the structural analysis of protein crystal growth under microgravity, non-equilibrium dynamics of soft matter, and other topics. Particularly, the upcoming "Lunar Soil Brick" experiment will see astronauts exposing bricks made from lunar soil to the space environment for long-term performance verification, aiding in the future construction of a lunar base and realizing the dream of building a "Guang Han Palace" on the moon.

Breaking through the blockade, striving to be at the forefront. Looking back at the achievements of China's aerospace industry, it has not been a smooth journey, but has gone through numerous challenges and obstacles, ultimately standing strong in the world with its formidable strength. In the last century, the United States began to conceive the construction of the International Space Station (ISS) project, and China repeatedly applied to join the project, only to be consistently rejected by the United States. In 1999, the United States released the Cox Report, falsely accusing China of stealing U.S. satellite manufacturing technology. Around 2003, China's aerospace industry, with full sincerity, joined the European Galileo Global Satellite Navigation System project, hoping to enhance its aerospace capabilities through international cooperation. However, subsequent cooperation was plagued by issues such as technical confidentiality and frequency band usage disputes, resulting in almost all the invested funds and efforts being wasted. In 2011, the United States passed the Wolf Amendment,明确规定 prohibiting NASA from engaging in any form of technical cooperation with China's aerospace industry. Since the implementation of the Wolf Amendment, all exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States in the aerospace field have been completely severed. Facing the blockade and difficulties from the West, Chinese aerospace workers have never forgotten their ideal: "We must catch up with and surpass the world's advanced level!" China's aerospace industry has moved from humble beginnings to self-reliant brilliance.

From Shenzhou-1 to Shenzhou-19, from unmanned flights to manned flights, from one person for one day to multiple people for multiple days, from short-term stays to long-term residency. "Shenzhou" roams the heavens, "Chang'e" flies to the moon, "Beidou" guides the way, "Tianwen" questions the heavens, "Tiangong" surveys the celestial wonders, and "Zhurong" explores the fire. Under the guidance of the "three-step" strategy, China's manned space program has realized its dreams of building, pursuing, and fulfilling, achieving leapfrog development through unremitting efforts and courage.

Stagnation leads to frequent issues. Years ago, the technological gap between China and the United States in the aerospace field was vast; the U.S. was almost an insurmountable peak of technology for China. In recent years, while the U.S. has been comprehensively blocking China, it has also embarked on a path of self-isolation, leading to numerous problems in its own aerospace development.

The drawbacks of excessive commercialization. Space commercialization is the most prominent feature of the American space industry. Although multiple plans of SpaceX have driven market revenue, the profit-oriented approach has also constrained the development of certain high-risk scientific research projects. Enterprises are unwilling to fund scientific research without returns, gradually leading to contradictions between research and commercialization. The Artemis program and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket project have been frequently delayed, and the achievements in the commercial launch field have also led to scientific research tasks being dominated by short-term interests. In contrast, China's space development model maintains a balance between commercialization and research investment. The stable mission arrangements and successful launches of the Shenzhou series of spacecraft demonstrate the effective combination of research investment and reasonable commercialization in China's space field.

The lag in space exploration capabilities. Since the end of the "Apollo Program," the United States has not returned to the moon for years, with all related projects completely dormant. Due to various reasons such as economic costs and strategic considerations, it has been unable to restart. Confronted with the growing rhetoric of the "Apollo Moon Landing Hoax," the United States is powerless to refute. Meanwhile, while the United States smears and slanders China's lunar efforts, it also covets China's lunar exploration achievements. Recently, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson confirmed that negotiations are underway with Chinese officials to obtain lunar soil samples from the Chang'e-6 mission. This marks the fourth time the United States, envious of the lunar soil, has violated the Wolf Amendment to request samples from China. In this year's month, the United States, fully aware of the issues, insisted on launching Boeing's "Starliner" to send American astronauts to the International Space Station. However, due to problems such as thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, the spacecraft's return plan was repeatedly delayed, eventually postponed to the month of the year, putting the astronauts' lives at serious risk.

Facing the blockade and suppression from the United States, several generations of Chinese aerospace professionals have achieved today's glorious accomplishments through arduous and unremitting efforts. In contrast, the United States, by closing its borders and setting up barriers in the aerospace field, has only imprisoned itself within a walled city. Only by opening the doors and sharing resources can we jointly promote the development of the aerospace industry. Always thinking about hegemony and forming factions will ultimately result in shooting oneself in the foot.