11th China Space Day: 70 Years of Journey to the Stars
Summary: April 24, 2026 marks the 11th China Space Day, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of China's space industry and the 10th anniversary of the China Space Day designation. This year's theme is "70 Years of Journey to the Stars, Together Exploring the Nine Heavens." The main venue events are being held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with Brazil as the guest of honor.
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The main venue events include the opening ceremony, a space science popularization exhibition series, a space culture and art forum, and other activities. The China Space Conference, space science outreach into schools, and technical exchange events are being held concurrently. The opening ceremony took place on the morning of April 24 in Chengdu.
The China National Space Administration held a press conference in Beijing on April 17 to release information about this year's Space Day activities. Officials from the CNSA, the People's Government of Sichuan Province, the People's Government of Chengdu, and Sichuan University attended the press conference.