36th Scientific Assembly of COSPAR held in Beijing

The 36th COSPAR Scientific Assembly was held from July 16 to July 23 in Beijing, China. There were about 2,000 participants from over 70 countries and regions in the world, including the experts from such famous space science research institutes as ESA, CSA, CNES, CNSA, DLR, ISRO, ASI, NASA, JAXA, NSAU, SUPARCO, RKA etc. Chinese Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan gave a welcome address at the opening session of the 36th COSPAR, saying China will continue to support various activities concerning outer space exploration, and to push forward bilateral and multilateral collaboration in space exploration.

Roger-Maurice Bonnet, president of COSPAR, cut the ribbon for opening ceremony of the scientific exhibition.