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The 4th International Workshop on Lunar and Deep Space Exploration
September 3 All day
The Fourth International Workshop on Lunar and Deep Space Exploration was held successfully on September 3, 2025, in Hefei, China, co-organized with the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) , the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA) and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO). The workshop served as a strategic precursor to the Third Tiandu Forum, reinforcing its role as an essential component of the week’s premier deep space exploration gathering.
The event attracted 88 participants from 30 countries, including esteemed academicians, leaders of space agencies and research institutions, and prominent experts and scholars.
The workshop featured 19 presentations and four keynote addresses, focusing on pioneering topics such as the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), the Cislunar CubeSat Constellation (C3), and collaborative asteroid exploration programs. These sessions provided a platform for sharing cutting-edge research and exploring future joint missions.
A highlight of the workshop was the roundtable discussion, which facilitated in-depth dialogue among representatives from various countries and institutions. It was officially confirmed that the workshop will become an institutionalized annual event, held in conjunction with the Tiandu Forum to ensure continued synergy and sustained international partnership.
