2ND INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON KEY ISSUES OF MANNED AND ROBOTIC DEEP SPACE EXPLORATION

The 2nd International Workshop on Key Issues of Manned and Robotic Deep Space Exploration took place from 2–6 June 2025 in Xi’an, China. Organized by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST), and Xidian University, the event brought together global experts to discuss critical scientific, technical, and policy challenges in deep space exploration.

The event featured four thematic forums, addressing key topics such as next-generation space observatories, solar system robotic exploration, human spaceflight missions, and the development of international policies and standards for sustainable exploration.

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) participated actively, with IAF Executive Director Christian Feichtinger delivering a keynote address. In his speech, Christian Feichtinger highlighted the IAF’s commitment to fostering global cooperation in space exploration and emphasized the importance of collective efforts to advance sustainable and inclusive space activities. His remarks reinforced the IAF’s role as a vital platform for international dialogue and collaboration across all domains of space science and technology.