A series of activities to mark the first anniversary of the in-orbit operation of the "Macau Science-1" satellite were held in MacauIt is reported that the follow-up satellite of "Macau Science No. 1" "Macau Science No. 2" is being actively prepared. It is planned that the "Macau Science No. 2" satellite will be able to be launched in the second half of 2026. Together with the "Macau Science No. 1" satellite, it will form the world's first ideal polar-orbiting satellite and low-inclination satellite constellation, forming the world's first high-precision stereoscopic observation system of the Earth's magnetic field and the three-dimensional structure of the Earth's space environment, creating a new aerospace technology platform in Macau and contributing to the diversification of Macau's science and technology industry.
Macau accelerates the development of Macau Science and Technology 2 satellite and aims to launch it in early 2027Zhang Keke, director of the Macau Space Technology and Application Research Institute, introduced the research status of the data center at the Macau University of Science and Technology's Macau Satellite Science and Application Data Center in the morning. He believes that setting up a space research center in Macau has geographical and geopolitical advantages, and is also suitable for Macau's development of the industry. Because the development of aerospace science does not require a lot of land like the planting industry, as long as a group of scientific research talents and equipment can be gathered.Zhang Keke said that Macau is located in the low-latitude area in the south, and can collect useful data for aerospace science. At the same time, Macau is a free port, which can communicate with scientific research experts from the mainland and foreign experts. It is a typical window connecting China and the West.He said that after the successful launch of the Macau Science 1 satellite, it is expected to have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years in space. If the Macau Science 2 satellite can be launched before 2027, and these four satellites can operate simultaneously, it will have a greater scientific research effect. The biggest difference between the Macau Science 2 satellite combination and the 1 satellite is that the data collected will be upgraded from two-dimensional circular trajectory to three-dimensional elliptical trajectory data.
Integrate into the overall situation and embrace opportunities: Observations on the development of science and technology innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay AreaAt the Macau University of Science and Technology, in the Macau Science Satellite Science and Application Data Center, the operating data of the "Macau Science No. 1" satellite is dynamically displayed on the big screen. This is the satellite with the highest accuracy in China's geomagnetic field detection. In the view of Zhang Keke, Associate Vice President of the Macau University of Science and Technology and Dean of the Macau Institute of Space Technology and Applications, it has become a hard-core high-tech "business card" for Macau.Macau, which attracts global tourists with its beautiful scenery and delicious food, is now "out of the circle" because of technological innovation. Recently, reporters followed the "Opportunity Bay Area", "Opportunity Hong Kong" and "Opportunity Macau" themed interview activities to visit many scientific and technological enterprises and scientific research institutions in Macau. In the fields of Chinese medicine quality research, space science, health science, etc., Macau is actively integrating into the overall national development, actively embracing opportunities, and high-level scientific research results are constantly emerging, and the momentum of technological innovation is just right.Serving the needs of the countryAs the first space science satellite jointly developed by the mainland and Macau, "Macau Science No. 1" has orbited the earth for more than 10,000 times since its launch in May 2023, and has achieved many important scientific results. Zhang Keke introduced that from the joint launch proposal by the National Space Administration and the Macau University of Science and Technology in 2018, to the approval of the satellite project by the National Space Administration at the end of 2020, to the satellite development, launch, and smooth launch and operation, "'Macau Science No. 1' is a successful example of scientific and technological innovation cooperation between Macau and the mainland under the 'one country, two systems'.""The study of the Earth's magnetic field is very important and is exactly what the country urgently needs. It has broad scientific and application value." Zhang Keke said that the project team's research on geomagnetic data is mainly focused on scientific research and application. The relevant research results can serve scientific research such as exploring the deep earth, the earth's oceans, and the earth's space, and can be used in aerospace navigation, resource exploration, smart terminals and other fields through application transformation, empowering the national economy and social development."Macau's geographical location has advantages for conducting aviation scientific research, and it is convenient to communicate with scientists from the mainland and the West." Zhang Keke leads a research and development team composed of researchers from Macau, the mainland and foreign countries. He hopes to build an international open platform in Macau through the "Macau Science No. 1" satellite project to attract high-end aerospace science and technology talents from around the world.At present, the "Macau Science No. 1" satellite project has signed cooperative research agreements with 18 internationally renowned research institutions. Zhang Keke revealed that the project team has begun to prepare for the "Macau Science No. 2" satellite and strive to launch it in the first half of 2028. By then, "Macau Science No. 2" will form China's high-precision geomagnetic field constellation with "Macau Science No. 1", providing high-precision observation data covering the global earth's magnetic field and space weather. "I believe that in the near future, human cognition of the earth's magnetic field will usher in a qualitative leap." Zhang Keke said.Contribute one's own strengthsAs one of the key industries for the moderate diversification of Macau's economy, the traditional Chinese medicine and health industry has also ushered in new development opportunities. Through the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicine talents, scientific research development, and the establishment of international platforms, Macau's "industry-university-research" chain in the field of traditional Chinese medicine is growing stronger and stronger."Traditional Chinese medicine has been protecting our lives and health for thousands of years. Macau is a good platform to help traditional Chinese medicine go global." He Yao, director of the Translational Medicine Center of the Macau University of Science and Technology, told reporters that due to the complexity and special nature of the ingredients and methods of use of traditional Chinese medicine, it is difficult to standardize the quality of traditional Chinese medicine, and it is not easy to promote the export of traditional Chinese medicine. Macau has unique advantages and can help the internationalization of the traditional Chinese medicine industry."Through the empowerment of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, we can accelerate the construction of a set of internationally recognized traditional Chinese medicine standards, promote the research and development of new traditional Chinese medicine preparations, and shorten the entire cycle of traditional Chinese medicine research and development and standard establishment." He Yao said that Macau has the country's first national key laboratory in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and high-quality scientific research on traditional Chinese medicine has achieved results transformation and implementation through the Translational Medicine Center to serve clinical treatment. "Backed by the unique advantages of 'one country, two systems', Macau can also connect with the good medical resources in the mainland, strengthen in-depth cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine, and promote the development of the entire health industry." He said.In Portuguese-speaking countries, traditional Chinese medicine is called "plant medicine" and is widely recognized. The legal system of Macau is similar to that of Portuguese-speaking countries, and there is broad room for cooperation in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. In the Guangdong-Macao Cooperation Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park, many Macau technology companies and leading mainland pharmaceutical companies gather here, and Chinese medicine products are exported overseas from here through Macau. Wu Song, chairman of the Guangdong-Macao Cooperation Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park Development Co., Ltd., introduced that as of now, the industrial park has successfully helped 13 products of 9 companies obtain Mozambique herbal medicine registration approvals, and 11 products of 3 companies have obtained Brazilian Chinese patent medicine registration and listing licenses.Opening up a world of developmentBorn in Macau, studied in Beijing, and started a business in Silicon Valley, this is the growth trajectory of He Guotao, the founder of Puqiang Times. Going to Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone to start a business is a major life decision for He Guotao."In 2018, the "Puqiang AI Automotive Chip Brain Project" won the first China Hengqin Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Competition. We won a research and development bonus of 100 million yuan. The next year, the company settled in Hengqin Macao Youth Entrepreneurship Valley." He Guotao smiled and told reporters that before this, he had never seen any competition that could win a bonus of 100 million yuan, which shows the great support of Hengqin for innovation and entrepreneurship.The huge market space and perfect industrial chain of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area provide huge opportunities for the development of enterprises. He Guotao introduced that the company has obtained hundreds of patents and software copyrights and has become a supplier of many Fortune 500 companies. Its business covers smart government affairs, smart finance, smart cars and other fields.Like He Guotao, growing up in Macau and struggling in Hengqin has become the portrayal of more and more young entrepreneurs in Macau.After completing his studies abroad, Macau youth Xu Haojie also chose to return to China to start a business. "At that time, I participated in the entrepreneurial exchange group organized by the SAR government and visited Hengqin and Shenzhen. The strong scientific and technological innovation atmosphere in the Greater Bay Area deeply touched me and made me determined to start an entrepreneurial journey with my partners." In 2024, Aoxingxing Education Technology Co., Ltd. came into being. Xu Haojie served as the general manager of the company, focusing on using artificial intelligence technology to enhance the educational experience. At present, the company has entered the Macau Youth Entrepreneurship Incubation Center and successfully completed the first round of financing."Macao is accelerating its integration into the overall national development. People from all walks of life, especially the younger generation, must grasp the general trend and embrace new changes." Just as the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Sam Hou Fai, hoped, now more and more young people in Macao are stepping out of their comfort zone, actively seeking change, seizing opportunities, entering Hengqin, integrating into the Bay Area, and spending their youth on a broad stage to realize the value of life.
