The China National Space Administration (CNSA) holds a press conference on the upcoming 10th Space Day of China in Beijing, capital of China, April 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China will carry out intensive space missions, including Tianwen-2 for asteroid exploration, in 2025, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday.The Tianwen-2 mission will carry out asteroid flyby and sampling, and the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft are also scheduled for launch this year, said Liu Yunfeng, deputy director of the CNSA's system engineering department, at a press conference on the upcoming Space Day of China.In terms of international collaboration, Liu confirmed two major projects: the China-Europe joint space mission -- Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) -- which aims to uncover how solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetosphere, and an electromagnetic monitoring satellite jointly developed by China and Italy, which will support research into earthquake prediction.China will deepen space cooperation with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), BRICS nations, and European partners, Liu said. Efforts will focus on advancing collaboration in lunar and deep space exploration, including jointly promoting the construction of the international lunar research station, he added.Within the BRICS framework, China will continue advancing the development of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation to enhance disaster emergency data sharing, Liu said.China will also provide satellite services to BRI partner countries, supporting their space capacity development and fostering sustainable progress in agriculture, disaster prevention, and smart city initiatives, he added.Liu also outlined the events planned for the 10th Space Day of China, to be held on April 24 in Shanghai, which include the opening ceremony, space science exhibitions, cultural forums, and academic conferences.Liu noted that Space Day highlights the country's longstanding commitment to the peaceful use of outer space for the benefit of humanity. The events aim to inspire public support for space endeavors and cultivate scientific curiosity among young people, encouraging them to explore and innovate.This year's China Space Conference will take place from April 23 to 25, featuring a main forum alongside over 20 academic sessions. A space science and technology exhibition will be held in Shanghai from April 24 to May 5 to showcase advancements in space technology, space science, space applications, and commercial aerospace.There will be nearly 650 public engagement events across the country, such as open days at space facilities, science lectures, competitions, and workshops. Key space infrastructure across China will be opened to students and the public, while academicians and experts will visit schools to deliver educational talks on space exploration.A conference seeking international solutions on climate change will convene delegates from 41 countries, regions, and international organizations to discuss space technology's role in addressing climate monitoring needs under carbon neutrality goals. Discussions will focus on advancing international collaboration in carbon satellite development, launch, and application.Additionally, the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) developers' meeting will share progress and experience from the ILRS project. Participants will explore future collaboration models, aiming to build consensus on mission planning, data sharing, and joint experiments to advance lunar exploration.Marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Thailand diplomatic relations, the CNSA has invited Thailand to be this year's guest country of honor. The two countries plan to deepen cooperation on payloads for the Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 missions, remote sensing data applications, and joint satellite development, Liu said.Starting in 2016, China chose April 24 as the Space Day of China to mark the launch of its first satellite, "Dongfanghong-1," into space on April 24, 1970.