Chongqing Aims for RMB 100 Billion Space Information Industry Cluster by2027
Chongqing, China – Chongqing, amajor municipality in southwestern China, has set its sights on becoming a leading force in the space information industry. The city aims to build a RMB 100billion (approximately USD 14 billion) industry cluster by 2027, focusing on the development and application of technologies like satellite internet and the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS).
This ambitious goal was announced at the International Space Information Industry Ecological Conference held in Chongqing on September 3rd. The city plans to leverage its position as a megacity to drive the developmentof space information technologies for modern urban governance, aiming to become a national pioneer in large-scale BDS applications.
Chongqing has been actively pursuing opportunities in the space information industry in recent years. The city has implemented policies like the Opinions on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of the Space Information Industry Led by Satellite Internet and the Chongqing Action Plan for High-Quality Development of the Space Information Industry Led by Satellite Internet. These initiatives have paved the way for the establishment of specialized industrial parks, such as the Chongqing Digital Innovation Park,which focuses on areas like BDS applications and satellite internet.
The city has also attracted over 100 companies involved in the upstream and downstream of the space information industry, including prominent players like China Star Network Application Company, BeiDou Zhilian, and Jiu Zhou Xing Yi. This has laid the foundation for anascent space information industry cluster in Chongqing.
Moving forward, Chongqing will focus on five key areas:
- Infrastructure Development: Building robust infrastructure to support the space information industry, including ground stations, data centers, and research facilities.
- Technological Innovation: Fostering research and development in key areas likesatellite technology, data processing, and application software.
- Industry Chain Expansion: Developing a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses everything from satellite manufacturing and launch to data analysis and application services.
- Application Demonstration: Promoting the use of space information technologies in various sectors, including urban management, transportation, agriculture,and environmental monitoring.
- Ecosystem Building: Creating a vibrant ecosystem that fosters collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions.
To achieve its ambitious goals, Chongqing plans to establish major platforms like the National Space Information Industry Innovation Center and the National Spatiotemporal Big Data Center. The city aims tobecome a national leader in space information infrastructure, research and development, industry aggregation, and application services.
This initiative aligns with China’s broader strategy to develop its space capabilities and leverage space technologies for economic growth and social development. Chongqing’s focus on the space information industry positions it as a key player inthis national endeavor.
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